South Carolina Statutes
§ 25-3-40 — Qualifications for commission or enlistment.
South Carolina·Title 25 MILITARY, CIVIL DEFENSE AND VETERANS AFFAIRS·Ch. 3 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GUARD
In order to be commissioned or enlisted in such force, a person must meet the following qualifications:
(a)be a citizen of the United States or a person who has declared an intention to become a citizen of the United States;
(b)have not been dishonorably discharged from any military or naval organization of this State, another state, or the United States;
(c)be at least seventeen years old. In carrying out the provisions of this chapter, preference shall be accorded veterans of former wars so far as may be consistent with the public interest and both males and females may serve in such force as officers and as enlisted persons.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 44-254; 1952 Code SECTION 44-254; 1950 (46) 1881; 1982 Act No. 467, SECTION 2; 1995 Act No. 59, SECTION 1.
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§ 25-3-100
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Pay of members on active duty.§ 25-3-150
Service out of State.§ 25-3-170
Pursuit of fugitives.§ 25-3-200
Courts-martial.§ 25-3-30
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