Oklahoma § 44-242 - Designation - Composition - Distinct from National Guard Place of service
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 44-242 — Designation - Composition - Distinct from National Guard Place of service, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-242. Designation - Composition - Distinct from National Guard Place of service
Such military forces shall be designated as the "Oklahoma State
Guard" and shall be composed of officers commissioned or assigned,
and such able-bodied male citizens of the state as shall volunteer
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 44. Militia
for service therein. They shall be additional to and distinct from
the National Guard of the State of Oklahoma, as defined in Title 32
of the United States Code. They shall not be required to serve
outside the boundaries of the State of Oklahoma.
Added by Laws 1941, p. 170, § 2, emerg. eff. June 4, 1941. Amended
by Laws 2019, c. 408, § 207, eff. Oct. 1, 2019.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 44-242
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 44-242 cover?
Section 44-242 ("Designation - Composition - Distinct from National Guard Place of service") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma § 44-242?
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