{"code":"MVC","codeName":"Military and Veterans Code","section":"645","citation":"Mil. & Vet. Code, § 645","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":"Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 389.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The Medal of Valor shall be presented by the Governor. The Military Cross, the Medal of Merit, the Service Medal, and other authorized medals and awards shall be presented by the Governor or The Adjutant General in the name of the Governor.</p>","text":"The Medal of Valor shall be presented by the Governor. The Military Cross, the Medal of Merit, the Service Medal, and other authorized medals and awards shall be presented by the Governor or The Adjutant General in the name of the Governor.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/military-and-veterans-code/military-rewards-and-decorations-645","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}