Code of Alabama
Chapter 2 - Military Code.
Section 31-2-39 - Emergency Purchases.

Code of Alabama

Title 31 - Military Affairs and Civil Defense.

Chapter 2 - Military Code.

Section 31-2-1 - Definitions.

Section 31-2-2 - Composition and Administration of State Militia Generally.

Section 31-2-3 - Divisions of State Militia; Composition of Organized Militia and National Guard.

Section 31-2-4 - Composition of Naval Militia.

Section 31-2-5 - Composition of Unorganized Militia.

Section 31-2-6 - Persons Exempted From Militia Service, Etc.

Section 31-2-7 - Maintenance of Troops in Time of Peace.

Section 31-2-8 - Organization, etc., of State Defense Force Upon Call, etc., Into Federal Service of National Guard.

Section 31-2-9 - Powers, etc., of Governor and Adjutant General With Respect to State Defense Force; State Defense Force to Be Free From Federal Control.

Section 31-2-10 - Appropriations for State Defense Force.

Section 31-2-11 - Exemption of Officers and Enlisted Men of National Guard, etc., From State Jury Duty.

Section 31-2-12 - Exemption From Motor Vehicle License Tax, etc.; Distinctive National Guard License Plates.

Section 31-2-13 - Service Benefits for Government Employees, Etc.

Section 31-2-14 - Bonds of Persons Responsible for Public or Military Property or Public Funds.

Section 31-2-15 - Depositories and Arsenals for Military Property; Disposition of Unexpended Regular Military Appropriations.

Section 31-2-16 - Per Diem of Officers or Enlisted Men Under Military Travel Orders.

Section 31-2-17 - Unauthorized Wearing of Uniform of United States Armed Forces.

Section 31-2-18 - Wearing Foreign Uniforms - Prohibited; Exceptions.

Section 31-2-19 - Wearing Foreign Uniforms - Penalties.

Section 31-2-20 - Unauthorized Wearing of Uniform While Not on Duty.

Section 31-2-21 - Discrimination Against Person Wearing Uniform.

Section 31-2-22 - Disloyal or Insulting Remarks, Gestures, etc., to or About Troops Engaged in Performance of Duties, Etc.

Section 31-2-23 - Arms, Equipment, etc., to Be Deposited in Armories, Etc.

Section 31-2-24 - Preservation of Arms, Equipment, etc., by Officers.

Section 31-2-25 - Accountability and Responsibility of Officers for Military Property in Custody; Powers and Duties of Adjutant General as Exclusive Custodian of State Military Property.

Section 31-2-26 - Officers of Disbanded Organizations to Return Arms, Equipment, etc., to Custody of Adjutant General.

Section 31-2-27 - Unauthorized Use of Military Property for Private Purposes.

Section 31-2-28 - Officers and Enlisted Men Personally Responsible for Care, etc., of Military Property in Custody.

Section 31-2-29 - Wilful or Malicious Destruction, etc., of Military Property.

Section 31-2-30 - Sale, Exchange, etc., of Military Property; Seizure, etc., of Illegally Acquired Military Property.

Section 31-2-31 - Sale, Pawn; Purchase or Unauthorized Retention of Military Property; Seizure, etc., of Unlawfully Retained Property.

Section 31-2-32 - Liability of Officers and Enlisted Men for Lost or Damaged Military Property.

Section 31-2-33 - Failure of Officers, etc., to Make Required Reports Concerning Military Arms, Funds, Etc.

Section 31-2-34 - Proceedings When Member of Armed Forces Unable to Account for Property or Money.

Section 31-2-35 - Matters Governed by Custom and Usage of United States Armed Forces.

Section 31-2-36 - Acceptance, etc., of Commission, etc., in State Armed Forces and United States Reserve Components Not Incompatible With Holding of Civil Office.

Section 31-2-37 - Annual Encampments or Cruises.

Section 31-2-38 - When Officers, Enlisted Men, etc., Deemed to Be "In the Active Military or Naval Service of the state."

Section 31-2-39 - Emergency Purchases.

Section 31-2-40 - Enforcement of Sanitation Laws in Camps or Garrisons.

Section 31-2-41 - National Guard and Naval Militia Service Medals.

Section 31-2-42 - Retirement of Officers and Enlisted Men From National Guard.

Section 31-2-43 - Status of Officers and Enlisted Men of National Guard and Naval Militia Upon Release From Active Federal Service.

Section 31-2-44 - Payment of Expenses by State Upon Call, etc., Into Federal Service of National Guard and Naval Militia.

Section 31-2-45 - Designations of Units Engaged in Federal Service.

Section 31-2-46 - When Unorganized Militia May Be Ordered Out for Active Service.

Section 31-2-47 - Rules, Regulations, etc., Governing Unorganized Militia in Active Service; Appointment, etc., of Emergency Officers in State Militia.

Section 31-2-48 - Manner of Ordering Out Unorganized Militia; Organization; Appointment of Officers.

Section 31-2-49 - Draft of Unorganized Militia.

Section 31-2-50 - Failure to Appear for Duty in Militia.

Section 31-2-51 - Commander in Chief - Designated.

Section 31-2-52 - Commander in Chief - Powers and Duties Generally.

Section 31-2-53 - Personal Military Staff of Governor.

Section 31-2-54 - Governor's Flag.

Section 31-2-55 - Appointment of Officers and Enlisted Men of Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment of National Guard.

Section 31-2-56 - Exhibitions, Athletic Matches and Contests in Armories, Etc.

Section 31-2-57 - Assignment of Headquarters and Headquarters Detachments of National Guard During National Crisis.

Section 31-2-58 - Adjutant General - Qualifications; Appointment; Term; Commission; Rank; Powers and Duties Generally; Seal.

Section 31-2-59 - Adjutant General - Status and Duties Upon Call, etc., Into Federal Service of National Guard.

Section 31-2-60 - Organization of Military Department; Qualifications, Appointment, Rank, etc., of Employees of Department; Applicability of Merit System to Department Officers and Employees.

Section 31-2-61 - Salaries of Officers and Employees of Military Department.

Section 31-2-62 - Bonds of Adjutant General and Other Employees of Military Department.

Section 31-2-63 - Offices, Furniture, Stationery, etc., of Military Department.

Section 31-2-67 - Annual Report by Adjutant General to Governor.

Section 31-2-68 - Audit of Books, Accounts, etc., of Adjutant General and Other Officers.

Section 31-2-69 - Standards for Appointment, Removal, etc., of Officers of State Armed Forces; Qualifications of Federally Recognized National Guard.

Section 31-2-70 - Officers to Have Same Powers and Duties as Officers in Armed Forces of United States.

Section 31-2-71 - Qualifications and Appointment of National Guard Staff Officers Headquartered in Other States.

Section 31-2-72 - General Officers of the Line.

Section 31-2-73 - Appointment, Promotion, etc., of Noncommissioned Officers, etc., of National Guard.

Section 31-2-74 - Enlistments, etc., in National Guard.

Section 31-2-75 - Discharge of Enlisted Members of National Guard.

Section 31-2-76 - Drills, Encampments, Maneuvers, Etc.

Section 31-2-77 - Service Medals and Decorations Authorized for Wear With National Guard and Naval Militia Uniforms.

Section 31-2-78 - Personal Uniforms, Arms, etc., of Officers, Enlisted Men, etc., Exempt From Sale Under Execution, Etc.

Section 31-2-79 - Exemption of Members of Militia From Arrest.

Section 31-2-80 - Exemption From Ad Valorem Taxes of Property Owned or Leased by Units of Armed Forces.

Section 31-2-81 - Exemption of Certain Post Exchanges and Canteens From Tobacco and Gasoline Taxes and State and Local Licenses.

Section 31-2-82 - Armed Forces Organizations Not to Leave State Without Permission.

Section 31-2-83 - Laws Applicable to Militia When in Active Service of State; Jurisdiction and Powers of Courts-Martial as to Offenses Thereunder; Imposition of Death Penalty; Imprisonment.

Section 31-2-84 - Right of Troops as to Use of Streets and Highways.

Section 31-2-85 - Compensation for Injury, Disability, and Death.

Section 31-2-85.1 - Medical Expenses for Members of National Guard or Alabama State Defense Force.

Section 31-2-86 - Payment for Damages Caused by National Guard Members Acting in Line of Duty.

Section 31-2-87 - Supervision and Command of National Guard Organizations Jointly Maintained With Other States for Training and Instruction.

Section 31-2-88 - Pay and Subsistence for National Guard and Naval Militia in Active Military or Naval Service of State.

Section 31-2-89 - Actions Against Members of Military Court, etc., as to Sentences, Warrants, etc.; Actions Against Officers or Enlisted Men for Acts Performed in Line of Duty; Defense of Actions Against Present or Former Members of National Guard at...

Section 31-2-90 - Appointment of Counsel to Defend National Guard Members in Certain Actions.

Section 31-2-91 - Security for Costs in Certain Actions Against National Guard Members to Be Given by Plaintiff.

Section 31-2-92 - Courts-Martial for Members of National Guard - Kinds, Jurisdiction, Powers, Procedure, etc.; Limitations on Institution of Courts-Martial.

Section 31-2-93 - Courts-Martial for Members of National Guard - Convening and Powers of Punishment of General Courts-Martial.

Section 31-2-94 - Courts-Martial for Members of National Guard - Appointment and Powers of Punishment of Special Courts-Martial.

Section 31-2-95 - Courts-Martial for Members of National Guard - Convening and Powers of Punishment of Summary Courts-Martial.

Section 31-2-96 - Courts-Martial for Members of National Guard - Powers of Presidents and Summary Court Officers.

Section 31-2-97 - Courts-Martial for Members of National Guard - Manual of Courts-Martial, etc., to Govern Proceedings.

Section 31-2-98 - Courts-Martial for Members of National Guard - Evidence.

Section 31-2-99 - Courts-Martial for Members of National Guard - Employment of Court Reporter.

Section 31-2-100 - Courts-Martial for Members of National Guard - Subpoena of Witnesses.

Section 31-2-101 - Courts-Martial for Members of National Guard - Punishment of Persons Disrupting Proceedings, Etc.

Section 31-2-102 - Courts-Martial for Members of National Guard - Payment of Expenses.

Section 31-2-103 - Courts-Martial for Members of National Guard - Review of Findings and Sentence by Governor; Approval of Governor Prerequisite to Execution of Sentence; Presumption of Jurisdiction and Legality of Proceedings.

Section 31-2-104 - Courts-Martial for Members of National Guard - Persons Authorized to Execute Processes and Sentences.

Section 31-2-105 - Courts-Martial for Members of National Guard - Delivery of Certificate to Sheriff for Execution of Sentence; Disposition of Fines.

Section 31-2-106 - Courts-Martial for Members of National Guard - Compensation of Civil Officers for Execution of Process, Etc.

Section 31-2-107 - Courts of Inquiry.

Section 31-2-108 - Appropriations for Operation, Support, etc., of National Guard Organizations; Quarterly Allowances to Commanders.

Section 31-2-109 - Ordering Out of Troops - Authority of Governor.

Section 31-2-110 - Ordering Out of Troops - Restrictions.

Section 31-2-111 - Ordering Out of Troops - Request to Governor by Local Officials.

Section 31-2-112 - Ordering Out of Troops - Issuance of Order by Governor; Authority of Local Civil Authorities to Order Out Troops.

Section 31-2-113 - Ordering Out of Troops - Commanding Officers May Require Written Instructions From Civil Authorities; Compliance With Instructions.

Section 31-2-114 - Ordering Out of Troops - Reports to Governor When Troops Ordered by Civil Authorities.

Section 31-2-115 - Dispersion of Mob, Etc. - Order to Disperse.

Section 31-2-116 - Dispersion of Mob, Etc. - Order to Disperse - Failure to Obey Order.

Section 31-2-117 - Dispersion of Mob, Etc. - Authority to Act to Disperse Mob, Etc.

Section 31-2-118 - Right of National Guard Members, etc., Under Indictment, etc., for Injuries to Persons or Property Incurred During Performance of Duties to Change of Venue of Trial.

Section 31-2-119 - Assault on National Guard Members, etc., Assembled for Performance of Duties.

Section 31-2-120 - Protection of National Guard Troops, etc., From Assault, Etc.

Section 31-2-121 - Duty to Disperse When Shot Fired, etc., at National Guard.

Section 31-2-123 - Commanders of National Guard Troops May Prescribe Boundaries Around Jails, Public Buildings, etc., From Which Public Excluded.

Section 31-2-122 - Regulation of Passage and Occupancy on Streets, etc., During Riot, Etc.

Section 31-2-124 - Commanders of National Guard Troops May Order Closing of Certain Places and Forbid Sale of Certain Commodities.

Section 31-2-125 - Unauthorized Military Organizations.

Section 31-2-126 - Commanders May Incarcerate and Detain Persons Interfering With Performance of Troops; Abatement of Menaces to Health or Safety of Command.

Section 31-2-127 - Enforcement of Attendance of Officers and Enlisted Men Called Into Active Military Service of State.

Section 31-2-128 - Dropping Allowance.

Section 31-2-129 - Counties or Municipalities May Appropriate Funds for Military Purposes for Local National Guard and Naval Militia Units.

Section 31-2-130 - Counties or Municipalities May Sell, etc., Real Estate and Buildings to Local National Guard Units for Military Purposes.

Section 31-2-131 - Revolving Fund.

Section 31-2-132 - Regular Military Appropriations.

Section 31-2-133 - Special Appropriations for National Guard in Active Military Service of State.

Section 31-2-134 - National Guard Challenge Program.