Missouri § 41.260 - State defense force — selection of officers.
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§ 41.260. State defense force — selection of officers.
Officers of the Missouri state defense force shall be appointed in the manner prescribed by this chapter for the appointment of officers in the organized militia. Officers may hold commissions in both the National Guard and the Missouri state defense force at the same time and the acceptance of one shall not have the effect of vacating the other. The Missouri state defense force shall be under the command of the commanding general designated by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate.
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(RSMo 1939 § 15020, A.L. 1951 p. 654 § 90, A.L. 2018 H.B. 1469 merged with H.B. 1503)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 13827; 1919 § 7355
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 41.260 ("State defense force — selection of officers.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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