California § 640 - The following decorations are authorized for members of the National Guard, State
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 640 — The following decorations are authorized for members of the National Guard, State, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 640. The following decorations are authorized for members of the National Guard, State
The following decorations are authorized for members of the National Guard, State Guard, and Naval Militia: (a) Medal of Valor. (b) Military Cross. (c) Order of California. (d) Memorial Medal. (e) Medal of Merit. (f) Commendation Medal. (g) Service Medal. (h) Good Conduct Medal. The Order of California, Medal of Merit, and Commendation Medal are also authorized for award to civilians and members of other military services who bring honor to the State of California by their actions. The Adjutant General may provide and procure appropriate emblematic devices for each decoration, together with suitable ribbons and insignia to be worn with or in place of the medal.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 640
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 640 cover?
Section 640 ("The following decorations are authorized for members of the National Guard, State") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. 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 California § 640?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 640" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 640 apply to my situation?
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