California · Military and Veterans Code - MVC
MVC §422: Any person other than an officer, warrant officer, or enlisted person of the California National Guard, or of the unorganized militia when called into the service of the state or of the State Guard or
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Unauthorized persons wearing U.S. military, National Guard, or similar uniforms commit a misdemeanor punishable by fine ($100–$500), jail time up to 60 days, or both.
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