{"code":"MVC","codeName":"Military and Veterans Code","section":"14","citation":"Mil. & Vet. Code, § 14","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"GENERAL PROVISIONS","url":"https://blackletter.si/military-and-veterans-code/general-provisions"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 389.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“Shall” is mandatory and “may” is permissive.</p>","text":"“Shall” is mandatory and “may” is permissive.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/military-and-veterans-code/general-provisions-14","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}