{"code":"MVC","codeName":"Military and Veterans Code","section":"643.3","citation":"Mil. & Vet. Code, § 643.3","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. EMBLEMS AND DECORATIONS [611. - 649.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/military-and-veterans-code/division-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Military Rewards and Decorations [640. - 649.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/military-and-veterans-code/division-3/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 362.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A State Service Ribbon may be presented by the Adjutant General to each person who after July 1, 1963, honorably serves on active duty with the State during a period of emergency declared by the Governor or while the United States is engaged in war as defined in Section <a href=\"/mvc/18\">18</a> of this code.</p>","text":"A State Service Ribbon may be presented by the Adjutant General to each person who after July 1, 1963, honorably serves on active duty with the State during a period of emergency declared by the Governor or while the United States is engaged in war as defined in Section 18 of this code.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/military-and-veterans-code/military-rewards-and-decorations-643-3","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}