California Military and Veterans Code

California Veterans’ Memorial Districts

June 6, 2025 2:30 amJune 6, 2025 2:31 am

The California Military and Veterans Code contains a number of statutory provisions related to veterans’ memorial districts in Division 6, Chapter 1. Article 3.5 deals with the construction and alternation of halls, buildings, and meeting places. Section 1221 prohibits any...

Veterans’ Dependents

May 10, 2025 2:30 amMay 10, 2025 2:31 am

The California Military and Veterans Code deals with veterans’ dependents in Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Division 4. Section 890 defines the terms “veterans,” “dependent of a veteran,” and “induction period.” Section 890.3 states that a claimant is not...

Surviving Spouses and Children Relief Act

March 16, 2025 2:30 amMarch 16, 2025 2:31 am

The California Military and Veterans Code, in Division 4, Chapter 3.5, contains the California National Guard Surviving Spouses and Children Relief Act of 2004. Section 850 requires the state to pay a $10,000 death benefit to the surviving spouse of,...

State Militia Armories

March 14, 2025 6:25 amMarch 14, 2025 6:26 am

The California Military and Veterans Code, in Division 2, Part 1, Chapter 8, Article 2, contains provisions related to armories. Section 430 defines the term “armory” to mean any building or portion thereof, rifle range, camp site, airport, arsenal, vessel,...

California Military Emblems and Decorations

March 1, 2025 2:30 amMarch 1, 2025 2:31 am

The California Military and Veterans Code in Division 3 deals with emblems and decorations. Chapter 1 concerns emblems. Section 611 defines the terms “flag,” “State Flag of California,” and “Flag of the United States.” Section 612 requires the colors and...

Veterans’ Welfare in California

January 29, 2025 2:30 amJanuary 29, 2025 2:31 am

Division 8 of the California Military and Veterans Code concerns veterans’ welfare. Chapter 1 deals with solicitation for veterans’ benefits. Section 1800 defines the terms “veterans’ organizations,” “poppy,” “badge,” and “label.” Section 1801 states that it is unlawful for any...

Protections for State Militia

January 11, 2025 2:30 amJanuary 11, 2025 2:31 am

Chapter 7.5 of Part 1 of Division 2 of the California Military and Veterans Code provides specified protections to the state militia. Section 400 defines the following terms: “armed forces,” “military orders,” “military service,” and “service member.” Section 401 provides...