Whenever any portion of the organized militia is employed pursuant to Code Section 38-2-6, the Governor, if in his judgment the maintenance of law and order will thereby be promoted, may declare by proclamation the area in which the troops are serving, or any specified portion thereof, to be under martial rule. The proclamation shall define the area which is under martial rule.
History. Ga. L. 1955, p. 10, § 8.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 38 - Military, Emergency Management, and Veterans Affairs
Article 1 - State Militia Generally
§ 38-2-3. Division and Composition of Militia; Membership of Unorganized Militia
§ 38-2-4. Persons Exempted From Militia Duty; Exception
§ 38-2-7. Declaration of Martial Rule; Area Encompassed Specifically Designated
§ 38-2-11. Implementation of Federally Approved Counterdrug Law Enforcement Plans
§ 38-2-12. Use of National Guard as Honor Guards for Veterans’ Funerals