Military and Veterans Code section 163

The Adjutant General shall perform such duties as are prescribed in this code and such additional duties consistent with the regulations and customs of the United States Army, United States Air Force, and the United States Navy as may be prescribed by the Governor. He shall issue all orders in the name of the Governor.

Source: Section 163, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=MVC§ionNum=163. (updated Jan. 1, 1949; accessed Jul. 6, 2026).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/military_and_veterans_code_section_163

Original Source: Section 163, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=MVC§ionNum=163. (last accessed May 12, 2025).