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O.C.G.A. § 45-12-28 — Calling out militia for defense of state in case of invasion or insurrection | Georgia Code
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TITLE 45 PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

Section 12. Governor, 45-12-1 through 45-12-207.

ARTICLE 2 POWERS AND DUTIES GENERALLY

45-12-28. Calling out militia for defense of state in case of invasion or insurrection.

In case of invasion or insurrection, the Governor may call out the state militia for the defense of the state until such time as the General Assembly shall meet; and, when he takes such action, he shall have power to make all necessary provision for their transportation, accommodation, equipment, and support.

(Orig. Code 1863, § 59; Code 1868, § 55; Code 1873, § 52; Code 1882, § 52; Civil Code 1895, § 119; Civil Code 1910, § 142; Code 1933, § 40-202.)

Cross references.

- Further provisions regarding authority of Governor to call out militia, § 38-2-6.

RESEARCH REFERENCES

Am. Jur. 2d.

- 38 Am. Jur. 2d, Governor, §§ 4, 9.

C.J.S.

- 77 C.J.S., Riot; Insurrection, § 33. 81A C.J.S., States, § 80.

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