Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 33 - Militia
Section 98 - Uniforms

Massachusetts General Laws

Part I - Administration of the Government

Title V - Militia

Chapter 33 - Militia

Section 1 - Definitions

Section 2 - Membership

Section 3 - Organized and Unorganized Militia

Section 4 - Organized Militia, Composition

Section 4a - National Lancers; Organization

Section 4b - The 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment; Organization

Section 5 - Powers of Commander-in-Chief; Regulations

Section 6 - Powers of Commander-in-Chief; Increase in Forces

Section 6a - Powers of Commander-in-Chief; Delegation of Authority

Section 7 - Powers of Commander-in-Chief; Name and Location of Units; Rank of Personnel

Section 9 - Powers of Commander-in-Chief; Disposition of Inefficient Units

Section 10 - Armed Forces of Commonwealth; Composition

Section 11 - National Guard; Composition

Section 12 - Discrimination or Segregation Because of Race, Color, Religious Creed, Sexual Orientation or National Origin

Section 13 - Entitlement to Rights, Protections, Privileges and Immunities Afforded Under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act; Action Against Private Employer; Service Time Exempted From Calculation of Cumulative Period of A...

Section 13a - Entitlement to Rights, Protections, Privileges and Immunities Afforded Under the Federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act; Action by Person Aggrieved by Violations of This Section; Written Demand for Relief; Award of Costs of Action

Section 14 - Aides-De-Camp

Section 15 - State Staff; Composition; Qualifications; Tenure

Section 19 - Massachusetts Military Academy; Establishment; Curriculum; Academic Board; Membership; Compensation

Section 19a - Armory Commission Within Military Division

Section 20 - Qualification for Appointment as Officer in the Armed Forces or for Commission in National Guard

Section 21 - State Judge Advocate or State Surgeon; Legal, Medical, Dental or Veterinary Officers Registration and Qualifications

Section 22 - Eligibility for Appointment Without Professional Examination

Section 23 - Officers; Appointment

Section 24 - Oaths; Form

Section 25 - Officers; Performance of Duties; Prerequisites

Section 27 - Seniority of Officers; Determination

Section 28 - Uniforms

Section 29 - Discharge of Officers; Grounds

Section 30 - Certificate of Discharge; Form

Section 31 - Discharge of Officers or Noncommissioned Officers for Superannuation; Retirement

Section 32 - Discharge or Retirement for Disability

Section 33 - Retired Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers; Duties; Compensation

Section 34 - Enlisted Personnel; Regulations

Section 35 - Enlisted Personnel; Appointments and Promotions

Section 36 - Dishonorable Discharge

Section 38 - Use of Militia; Escort Duties; Emergencies

Section 39 - Use of Militia Outside the Commonwealth

Section 40 - Use of Militia; Invasion or Insurrection

Section 41 - Aid by Armed Forces to the Civil Authority in Cases of Riot, Natural Disaster or Catastrophe or When Necessary to Preserve Order and Afford Protection to Persons and Property; Powers and Duties of Military Police Forces of the National G...

Section 43 - Written Orders; Conditions; Contents

Section 44 - Unit Called Into Service; Duties of Commander

Section 46 - Armed Forces of the Commonwealth to Appear Armed and Equipped to Execute Orders Issued Under Sec. 41

Section 47 - Excuse From Duty Upon Physician's Certificate of Disability

Section 48 - Expenses of Militia; Source of Funds

Section 49 - Payment

Section 50 - Use of Streets and Highways; Right of Way; Exceptions; Permission to Mount Flashing, Rotating or Oscillating Red Lights on Vehicle

Section 51 - Occupation of Land and Buildings; Exceptions; Liability for Damages

Section 52 - Damages to Lands; Compensation

Section 53 - Immunity From Liability for Damages Caused While Performing Military Duty

Section 54 - Additional Forces; Source

Section 55 - Unorganized Militia; Method of Impressing Into Service

Section 56 - Term of Enlistment; Training

Section 59 - Effect of Military Service on Salary, Seniority and Leave Allowances of Public Employees

Section 60 - Training of Armed Forces

Section 61 - Unit Training Periods; Meetings of Instruction for Noncommissioned Officers; Frequency; Arrests for Absence Without Leave

Section 62 - Meetings of Instruction for Officers; Frequency

Section 64 - Exclusion of Traffic From Public Ways and Highways During Target Practice

Section 65 - Boundaries of Encampments; Establishment; Limitations; Penalty for Trespass or Resisting Sentry

Section 66 - Obstructing or Interfering With Armed Forces; Penalty

Section 67 - Decorations and Awards; Qualifications

Section 67a - Medal of Liberty

Section 68 - Recognition for Competitions or Outstanding Military Service

Section 81 - Oaths; Administration

Section 83 - Pay and Allowances for Certain Duties

Section 84 - Travel Expenses

Section 85 - Subsistence

Section 88 - Death or Disability Compensation

Section 88b - Group Life Insurance; Partial Payment of Premium by Commonwealth

Section 88c - State Sponsored Life Insurance

Section 89 - Use of Private Automobiles; Conditions

Section 90 - Board of Compensation; Powers and Duties; Payment of Claims

Section 93 - Subrogation

Section 94 - Persons Temporarily Employed by Armed Forces; Status; Right to Compensation

Section 96 - Authorization; Administration; Bond of Custodian; Distribution on Disbandment of Unit

Section 97 - Allowances for Administration and Maintenance

Section 98 - Uniforms

Section 99 - Unauthorized Use of Uniform; Penalties

Section 101 - Unit Clothing and Equipment; Issuance

Section 102 - Unit Clothing and Equipment; Regulation of Use

Section 103 - Use, Care and Return of Military Property

Section 105 - Loss or Damage to Military Property; Liability; Restitution

Section 107 - Unlawful Purchase or Possession of Military Property; Penalty

Section 108 - Custodians of Military Property; Bond; Duties; Accountability

Section 109 - Use of Schedule Bonds

Section 110 - Premiums on Bonds; Payment

Section 111 - Custodians of Military Property; Powers and Duties

Section 112 - Accounting for Military Property Upon Change of Command or Disbandment

Section 113 - Inspection and Condemnation of Military Property; Reports

Section 114 - Lease of Military Property

Section 116 - Acceptance of Gifts

Section 117 - Establishment; Responsibility of Cities and Towns; Penalty for Noncompliance

Section 118 - Rentals

Section 119 - Rental Bills; Contents; Filing; Payment

Section 120 - Armories Furnished by State; Effect on Municipal Responsibility

Section 122 - Lease, Rent or Use of Armory for Nonmilitary Purpose

Section 126 - Armory Commission; Powers and Duties in Respect to Location and Rejuvenation of Armories and Air Installations; Method of Acquiring Land

Section 130 - Drills or Parades by Armed Citizens or Foreign Troops; Conditions

Section 131 - Unauthorized Parades by Armed Citizens; Unlawful Maintenance of Armories; Penalties

Section 132 - Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company; Rights Preserved

Section 133 - Civil Officers; Penalties for Violation of Chapter

Section 134 - Corps of Cadets; Rights Preserved

Section 135 - National Guard; Representation at Conventions

Section 137 - National Guard Education Assistance Program

Section 138 - Joint Base Cape Cod Fire Department

Section 139 - Protection of Assets Classified as Vital to National Security