{"code":"MVC","codeName":"Military and Veterans Code","section":"647","citation":"Mil. & Vet. Code, § 647","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":"Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 566, Sec. 5.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The Adjutant General may hold and conduct competitions and competitive military exercises, may procure and issue appropriate ribbons, badges, or insignia in connection therewith and for excellence in marksmanship, for drill attendance, and for competitive military training, and may authorize participation in national or state military or civil marksmanship competitions. All expenses in relation thereto shall be paid from state funds.</p>","text":"The Adjutant General may hold and conduct competitions and competitive military exercises, may procure and issue appropriate ribbons, badges, or insignia in connection therewith and for excellence in marksmanship, for drill attendance, and for competitive military training, and may authorize participation in national or state military or civil marksmanship competitions. All expenses in relation thereto shall be paid from state funds.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/military-and-veterans-code/military-rewards-and-decorations-647","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}