§ 28-4-105 — Organization - rules and regulations

The governor is authorized
to prescribe the strength, branch of service, and rules and regulations not
inconsistent with the provisions of this article governing the enlistment age of
members of the force and governing the organization, physical requirements,
administration, equipment, maintenance, training, and discipline of such force. Such
rules and regulations, insofar as he or she deems practicable and desirable, shall
conform to the existing law governing and pertaining to the National Guard and the
rules and regulations promulgated thereunder and shall prohibit the acceptance of
gifts, donations, gratuities, or anything of value by any member of such force from
any individual, firm, association, or corporation by reason of his or her membership;
except that it is permissible for common carriers, such as airlines, railroads and bus
lines, to carry members of such force without charge or at a reduced rate. The
Colorado state defense force shall be commanded by the senior officer holding a
state commission in the Colorado state defense force. He or she shall be
designated by the adjutant general as the commanding officer of the Colorado
state defense force. All the rights, powers, privileges, benefits, and emoluments
created or existing by virtue of state laws, customs, or regulations heretofore had
or enjoyed by the members of the Colorado National Guard shall be conferred upon
and vested in the members of the Colorado state defense force. All the duties and
responsibilities imposed upon and demanded of the members of the Colorado
National Guard by the state laws, customs, or regulations are imposed upon and
may be demanded of the members of the Colorado state defense force.

Legislative History

Source: L. 43: p. 440, � 4. CSA: C. 111, � 126. CRS 53: � 94-7-4. C.R.S. 1963: � 94-2-4. L. 86: Entire section amended, p. 1017, � 13, effective May 3. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 591, � 21, effective May 24.