Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 5923 | Organized Militia
Section 5923.21 | Call to Service by Governor.

Effective: September 18, 1997
Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 130 - 122nd General Assembly
(A) The Ohio organized militia may be called by the governor by proclamation to aid the civil authorities to do any of the following:
(1) Execute the laws of this state;
(2) Suppress insurrection;
(3) Repel invasion;
(4) Act in the event of a disaster, as defined in section 5502.21 of the Revised Code, within the state;
(5) Promote the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of this state.
(B) In all cases, the organized militia shall be called to state active duty before the unorganized militia.
(C) The governor's proclamation under division (A) of this section shall specify the statutory basis of the call.

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Title 59 | Veterans-Military Affairs

Chapter 5923 | Organized Militia

Section 5923.01 | State Militia Membership - Limitation of Troops.

Section 5923.02 | Persons Exempt From Military Service.

Section 5923.03 | Membership of Ohio National Guard, Ohio Military Reserve, Ohio Naval Militia, Ohio Cyber Reserve.

Section 5923.04 | Appointment of Officers in Ohio Military Reserve.

Section 5923.05 | Paid Military Leave for Permanent Public Employees.

Section 5923.051 | State Employees Called to Active Duty Continuation or Reactivation of Health Benefit Coverage.