Arkansas § 12-61-101 - Division and composition.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-61-101 — Division and composition., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-61-101. Division and composition.
The militia shall be divided into two (2) parts: the organized, consisting of the active and inactive Army National Guard and Air National Guard; and the unorganized, consisting of all those persons of the militia not in the active or inactive Army National Guard or Air National Guard. The militia shall consist of all able-bodied male residents of the state between the ages of seventeen (17) and forty-five (45) years who are, or intend to become, citizens of the United States, unless exempt by law, together with all other acceptable volunteers, waiving necessary requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-61-101
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-61-101 cover?
Section 12-61-101 ("Division and composition.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 12-61-101?
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