{"code":"MVC","codeName":"Military and Veterans Code","section":"140","citation":"Mil. & Vet. Code, § 140","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. THE MILITARY FORCES OF THE STATE [100. - 567.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/military-and-veterans-code/division-2"},{"name":"PART 1. THE STATE MILITIA [100. - 491.3.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/military-and-veterans-code/division-2/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. General Organization [120. - 190.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/military-and-veterans-code/division-2/part-1/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Commander in Chief [140. - 148.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/military-and-veterans-code/division-2/part-1/chapter-2/article-2"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 389.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The Governor of the State, by virtue of his office, is the Commander in Chief of the Militia of the State.</p>","text":"The Governor of the State, by virtue of his office, is the Commander in Chief of the Militia of the State.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/military-and-veterans-code/commander-in-chief-140","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}