Ohio § 5920.01
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5920.01, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5920.01.
(A) The governor shall organize and maintain within this state on a cadre or reserve
basis military forces capable of being expanded and trained to defend this state whenever
the Ohio national guard, or a part thereof, is employed so as to leave this state
without adequate defense. In case of an emergency proclaimed by the president, or the Congress of the United
States, or the governor, or caused by enemy action or imminent danger thereof, the
governor, as commander in chief, shall expand such forces as the exigency of the occasion
requires. Such forces shall be organized and maintained under regulations which shall not
be inconsistent with such regulations as the secretary of defense prescribes for discipline
and training and shall be composed of officers commissioned and assigned, and such
able-bodied citizens of the state as are accepted therein. Such forces shall be equipped with suitable uniforms not in violation of federal
laws or contrary to the regulations of the secretary of defense. Such forces shall be known as the Ohio military reserve. During the period of organization on a cadre or reserve basis the commander in chief
may fix lesser rates of pay for armory drill purposes or for service in encampments
and maneuvers. In the event that the regulations of the department of defense are modified so as
to recognize the Ohio military reserve as a part of the Ohio national guard not subject
to induction into federal service, the laws pertaining to the Ohio national guard
shall apply to the Ohio military reserve and it shall be known as a component of the
Ohio national guard. (B) The commander of the Ohio military reserve shall report all expenditures and the
use of all funds by the Ohio military reserve to the general assembly. The commander annually shall deliver the report, in writing, within three months
of the end of the state fiscal year.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5920.01
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5920.01 cover?
Section 5920.01 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 5920.01?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 5920.01" (Ohio). 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 Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 5920.01 apply to my situation?
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