California · Military and Veterans Code - MVC
MVC §220: All officers shall be commissioned by the Governor.
What this law says, in plain English
The Governor must commission all officers. This is an administrative requirement, not a criminal offense.
Read the full statutory text
All officers shall be commissioned by the Governor. All appointments of officers shall be made and all vacancies shall be filled in the manner provided by the laws and regulations of the United States Army and United States Air Force.
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