Members of the National Guard may, at the discretion of the Governor, have the same powers of arrest and apprehension as do law enforcement officers when called to active duty to respond to emergencies pursuant to Code Section 38-2-6, 38-2-7, 45-12-31, or 45-12-34 or pursuant to any other provision of state or federal law other than Title 10 of the United States Code.
History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 228, § 5; Ga. L. 2004, p. 105, § 3.
Cross references.
Power of arrest generally, T. 17, C. 4.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 38 - Military, Emergency Management, and Veterans Affairs
Article 4 - Active Duty Powers
§ 38-2-300. Right of Way for Troops; Exceptions; Penalty
§ 38-2-303. Dispersion of Mob; Orders; Where Order Unnecessary; Penalty for Failure to Disperse
§ 38-2-306. Prohibited Conduct in Area of Military Duty Performance
§ 38-2-307. Power of National Guard Members to Effect an Arrest