O.C.G.A.
O.C.G.A. § 45-12-28 (2019)
Calling out militia for defense of state in case of invasion or insurrection
✓ O.C.G.A. — 2019 edition (Public.Resource.Org Release 73)
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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.
History
(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.)
Annotations
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.