California · Military and Veterans Code - MVC

MVC §269: No enlisted person who has been dishonorably discharged from the military or naval service of this state, or of another state, territory or district, or of the United States shall be permitted to ente

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A dishonorably discharged military or naval service member is prohibited from enlisting in the military or naval service of this state, another state, or the United States.

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No enlisted person who has been dishonorably discharged from the military or naval service of this state, or of another state, territory or district, or of the United States shall be permitted to enter again the military or naval service of this state without the approval of the Governor of this state.

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