Montana § 10-1-201 - Officers
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 10-1-201 — Officers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-1-201. Officers
Officers. (1) The governor shall appoint all officers of the militia. (2) Officers must be citizens of the United States. (3) Before a person can be appointed an officer by the governor, the person must be examined and adjudged qualified to be an officer by an examining board. The composition, appointment, and examination procedure of the board and the nature and scope of examinations must be prescribed by federal law or regulation or state regulations. (4) Each officer shall hold office under the appointment until the officer is regularly appointed to another grade or office or until the officer is regularly retired, discharged, dismissed, or placed in the reserve.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 10-1-201
What does Montana Code Annotated § 10-1-201 cover?
Section 10-1-201 ("Officers") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. 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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