26-174. Arizona state guard; establishment;
purpose; appropriations
A. If the national guard of Arizona or a major portion thereof is called into
active federal service, or if the national guard or a major portion thereof is alerted
for federal service, the governor may establish an armed force for the safety and
protection of the lives and property of the citizens of the state which shall be known as
the Arizona state guard.
B. The Arizona state guard shall insofar as practicable be governed by and subject
to the laws of the state pertaining to the national guard. The governor shall issue or
cause to be issued rules and regulations to govern administration and organization of the
state guard.
C. Appropriations made to the national guard shall be deemed appropriated to both
the national guard and the Arizona state guard, if and when the latter organization is
established, and any funds which are unexpended from appropriations to the national guard
may be used for establishment and maintenance of the Arizona state guard.
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