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Article IX, Section 1 | Who shall perform military duty
Effective:
1961
All citizens, residents of this state, being seventeen years of age, and under the age of sixty-seven years, shall be subject to enrollment in the militia and the performance of military duty, in such manner, not incompatible with the Constitution and laws of the United States, as may be prescribed by law. |
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Article IX, Section 3 | Appointment of militia officers
Effective:
1961
The governor shall appoint the adjutant general, and such other officers and warrant officers, as may be provided for by law. |
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Article IX, Section 4 | Power of governor to call forth militia
Effective:
1961
The governor shall have power to call forth the militia, to execute the laws of the state, to suppress insurrection, to repel invasion, and to act in the event of a disaster within the state. |
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Article IX, Section 5 | Public arms; arsenals
Effective:
1851
The General Assembly shall provide, by law, for the protection and safe keeping of the public arms. |