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CA Mil & Vet Code § 616 (2021)
2021 California Code|Military and Veterans Code - MVC|DIVISION 3 - EMBLEMS AND DECORATIONS|CHAPTER 1 - Emblems|Section 616.

616.  Any person who displays a red flag, banner, or badge or any flag, badge, banner, or device of any color or form whatever in any public place or in any meeting place or public assembly, or from or on any house, building, or window as a sign, symbol, or emblem of forceful or violent opposition to organized government or as an invitation or stimulus to anarchistic action or as aid to propaganda that advocates by force or violence the overthrow of government is guilty of a felony.(Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 389.)
CA Mil & Vet Code § 617 (2021)
2021 California Code|Military and Veterans Code - MVC|DIVISION 3 - EMBLEMS AND DECORATIONS|CHAPTER 1 - Emblems|Section 617.

617.  No other flag or pennant shall be placed above, or if on the same level, to the right of the Flag of the United States of America, except during church services, when the church flag may be flown.(Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 551.)
CA Mil & Vet Code § 640 (2021)
2021 California Code|Military and Veterans Code - MVC|DIVISION 3 - EMBLEMS AND DECORATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Military Rewards and Decorations|Section 640.

640.  The following decorations are authorized for members of the National Guard, State Guard, and Naval Militia:(a) Medal of Valor.(b) Military Cross.(c) Order of California.(d) Memorial Medal.(e) Medal of Merit.(f) Commendation Medal.(g) Service Medal.(h) Good Conduct Medal.The Order of California, Medal of Merit, and Commendation Medal are also authorized for award to civilians and members of other military services who bring honor to the State of California by their actions.The Adjutant General may provide and procure appropriate emblematic devices for each decoration, together with suitable ribbons and insignia to be worn with or in place of the medal.(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 97, Sec. 35. (AB 2193) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Mil & Vet Code § 641 (2021)
2021 California Code|Military and Veterans Code - MVC|DIVISION 3 - EMBLEMS AND DECORATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Military Rewards and Decorations|Section 641.

641.  A Medal of Valor may be presented to each person who, while an officer or enlisted member of the National Guard or Naval Militia, distinguishes himself or herself by courageous conduct at the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty while in the service of the state or of the United States.No award of the Medal of Valor shall be made except upon clear and incontestable proof by affidavit of at least one eyewitness or person having personal knowledge of the act or deed.A Medal of Valor may be presented to each person who has been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, and proof by affidavit or otherwise of the act or deed shall not be required in those cases.(Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 616, Sec. 4.)
CA Mil & Vet Code § 642 (2021)
2021 California Code|Military and Veterans Code - MVC|DIVISION 3 - EMBLEMS AND DECORATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Military Rewards and Decorations|Section 642.

642.  A Military Cross may be presented to each person who, while an officer or enlisted member of the National Guard or Naval Militia, distinguishes himself or herself by extraordinary heroism while in the service of the state or of the United States.(Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 616, Sec. 5.)
CA Mil & Vet Code § 642.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Military and Veterans Code - MVC|DIVISION 3 - EMBLEMS AND DECORATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Military Rewards and Decorations|Section 642.1.

642.1.  The Order of California may be presented to an officer or enlisted member of the National Guard or Naval Militia who has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service to the state or the United States in a position of great responsibility. The performance of duty shall have been such as to merit recognition of service rendered in a clearly exceptional manner within the scope of a special requirement or of an extremely difficult duty performed in a clearly outstanding manner. Performance of duties normal to the grade and branch, specialty or assignment, and experience of an individual is not an adequate basis for this decoration, except that justification of the award may accrue by virtue of outstanding meritorious service in a succession of important positions.The accomplishment of the duty or period of service for which the decoration is recommended should have been completed prior to submitting a recommendation. However, if the person being recommended is transferred or will retire prior to completion, the action or accomplishment shall have reached a point of progression that will clearly establish the individual’s contribution to be outstanding or represent significant accomplishment.The Order of California may also be awarded to civilians and members of other military services who distinguish themselves as indicated in this section.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 616, Sec. 6.)
CA Mil & Vet Code § 642.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Military and Veterans Code - MVC|DIVISION 3 - EMBLEMS AND DECORATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Military Rewards and Decorations|Section 642.5.

642.5.  A Memorial Medal may be presented posthumously to any person who, while an officer, warrant officer, or enlisted member of the National Guard, the State Guard, or the Naval Militia is killed in the service of the state or the United States.(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 97, Sec. 36. (AB 2193) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Mil & Vet Code § 643 (2021)
2021 California Code|Military and Veterans Code - MVC|DIVISION 3 - EMBLEMS AND DECORATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Military Rewards and Decorations|Section 643.

643.  A Medal of Merit may be presented to each person who, while an officer, warrant officer, or enlisted member of the National Guard or Naval Militia, distinguishes himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious service to the state or the United States in a duty of great responsibility or to any person who, by unselfish and untiring activities in connection with the National Guard or Naval Militia, has rendered a distinct service in furthering the interests of and in promoting the security and welfare of the state.The Medal of Merit may also be awarded to civilians and members of other military services who distinguish themselves as indicated in this section.(Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 616, Sec. 7.)
CA Mil & Vet Code § 643.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Military and Veterans Code - MVC|DIVISION 3 - EMBLEMS AND DECORATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Military Rewards and Decorations|Section 643.1.

643.1.  A Commendation Medal may be presented to each person who, while an officer, warrant officer, or enlisted member of the National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia distinguishes themselves while serving in any capacity with the National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia by meritorious achievement or meritorious service. The meritorious achievement or meritorious service is less exceptional than that required for the Medal of Merit but shall be accomplished with distinction.The Commendation Medal may also be awarded to civilians and members of other military services who distinguish themselves as indicated in this section.(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 97, Sec. 37. (AB 2193) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Mil & Vet Code § 643.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Military and Veterans Code - MVC|DIVISION 3 - EMBLEMS AND DECORATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Military Rewards and Decorations|Section 643.2.

643.2.  A good conduct medal may be presented to each person who, while an enlisted member of the California National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia, has demonstrated fidelity through faithful and exact performance of duty, efficiency through capacity to produce desired results, and whose behavior has demonstrated that the person deserves emulation.(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 97, Sec. 38. (AB 2193) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Mil & Vet Code § 643.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Military and Veterans Code - MVC|DIVISION 3 - EMBLEMS AND DECORATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Military Rewards and Decorations|Section 643.3.

643.3.  A State Service Ribbon may be presented by the Adjutant General to each person who after July 1, 1963, honorably serves on active duty with the State during a period of emergency declared by the Governor or while the United States is engaged in war as defined in Section 18 of this code.(Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 362.)
CA Mil & Vet Code § 644 (2021)
2021 California Code|Military and Veterans Code - MVC|DIVISION 3 - EMBLEMS AND DECORATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Military Rewards and Decorations|Section 644.

644.  A service medal or bar shall be issued for 10 years’ service in the California National Guard, the California Air National Guard, the Naval Militia, or the State Guard, and for each period of five years of service thereafter. Such medal or bar shall be issued to those entitled to the same upon application.(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 97, Sec. 39. (AB 2193) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Mil & Vet Code § 644.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Military and Veterans Code - MVC|DIVISION 3 - EMBLEMS AND DECORATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Military Rewards and Decorations|Section 644.1.

644.1.  A Federal Service Ribbon may be presented by the Adjutant General to each person inducted into the federal service as a member of a California National Guard unit after September 15, 1940, and who has completed not less than a total of 12 months honorable service in the armed forces of the United States between September 15, 1940, and September 16, 1945, and to each person inducted into the federal service as a member of a California National Guard unit after August 1, 1950, and who has completed not less than a total of 12 months honorable service in the armed forces of the United States while the United States is engaged in war as defined in Section 18 of this code and to each person inducted into the federal service as a member of a California National Guard unit on or after October 1, 1961, and who has completed not less than a total of three months honorable service in the armed forces of the United States between October 1, 1961, and August 31, 1962.The Federal Service Ribbon shall be prepared, designed, awarded and issued according to rules and regulations to be adopted by the Adjutant General and all applications therefor shall be in writing and filed in the office of the Adjutant General. The applicant shall have the burden of proof as to his military service and the decision of the Adjutant General, in case of dispute, shall be final. (Amended by Stats. 1963, Ch. 361.)
CA Mil & Vet Code § 645 (2021)
2021 California Code|Military and Veterans Code - MVC|DIVISION 3 - EMBLEMS AND DECORATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Military Rewards and Decorations|Section 645.

645.  The Medal of Valor shall be presented by the Governor. The Military Cross, the Medal of Merit, the Service Medal, and other authorized medals and awards shall be presented by the Governor or The Adjutant General in the name of the Governor.(Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 389.)
CA Mil & Vet Code § 646 (2021)
2021 California Code|Military and Veterans Code - MVC|DIVISION 3 - EMBLEMS AND DECORATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Military Rewards and Decorations|Section 646.

646.  No more thn one Medal of Valor, or one Military Cross, or one Medal of Merit shall be issued to any one person; but for each succeeding deed or act sufficient to justify the award of a Medal of Valor, or a Military Cross, or a Medal of Merit, a suitable bar or other device denoting such additional award may be issued and worn as directed by appropriate regulations.(Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 389.)
CA Mil & Vet Code § 647 (2021)
2021 California Code|Military and Veterans Code - MVC|DIVISION 3 - EMBLEMS AND DECORATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Military Rewards and Decorations|Section 647.

647.  The Adjutant General may hold and conduct competitions and competitive military exercises, may procure and issue appropriate ribbons, badges, or insignia in connection therewith and for excellence in marksmanship, for drill attendance, and for competitive military training, and may authorize participation in national or state military or civil marksmanship competitions. All expenses in relation thereto shall be paid from state funds.(Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 566, Sec. 5.)
CA Mil & Vet Code § 648 (2021)
2021 California Code|Military and Veterans Code - MVC|DIVISION 3 - EMBLEMS AND DECORATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Military Rewards and Decorations|Section 648.

648.  (a) Except as provided by subdivision (b), decorations authorized by this code and decorations, medals, badges, ribbons, and insignia authorized by the laws or regulations of the United States pertaining to the National Guard, Air National Guard, and Naval Militia may be worn by officers, warrant officers, and enlisted persons in accordance with the code, laws, or regulations. However, decorations awarded by other states and territories of the United States may be worn, but shall be subordinated to those issued by federal and state laws or regulations. No other decorations, medals, badges, ribbons, or insignia may be worn. A violation of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor.(b) Decorations authorized by this code and decorations or medals from the Armed Forces of the United States, the California National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia, or any service medals or badges awarded to the members of such forces, may be worn by uniformed public safety personnel in accordance with the code, laws, or regulations, during the business week prior to Veterans Day and Memorial Day, the day of Veterans Day and Memorial Day, and the business day immediately following Veterans Day and Memorial Day. The employer of the uniformed public safety personnel shall retain the right to prohibit the wearing of military decorations pursuant to this subdivision if the employer determines that wearing the military decorations poses a safety hazard to the uniformed public safety personnel or to the public.(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 97, Sec. 40. (AB 2193) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Mil & Vet Code § 649 (2021)
2021 California Code|Military and Veterans Code - MVC|DIVISION 3 - EMBLEMS AND DECORATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Military Rewards and Decorations|Section 649.

649.  (a) The Adjutant General may adopt, from time to time, any rules, regulations, and orders not inconsistent with this code which the Adjutant General deems necessary to carry into effect this chapter.(b) The Adjutant General may present duplicate medals or ribbons or other decorations authorized by this code to the next of kin of any deceased member of the National Guard, if the original decorations are inadvertently lost or destroyed.(c) Furthermore, the Adjutant General may establish additional awards and decorations as may be necessary to properly recognize the service or achievement of members of the National Guard, State Guard, and Naval Militia.(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 97, Sec. 41. (AB 2193) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Mil & Vet Code § 690 (2021)
2021 California Code|Military and Veterans Code - MVC|DIVISION 4 - VETERANS' AID AND WELFARE|CHAPTER 1 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Section 690.

690.  As used in this division, “department” means the Department of Veterans Affairs.(Amended by Stats. 1947, Ch. 328.)
CA Mil & Vet Code § 694 (2021)
2021 California Code|Military and Veterans Code - MVC|DIVISION 4 - VETERANS' AID AND WELFARE|CHAPTER 1 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Section 694.

694.  The department constitutes a public corporation and may on behalf of the State hold property, request and receive donations, contract, sue and be sued, and has all other rights and powers provided by the Constitution and laws of the State as belonging to public corporations.(Amended by Stats. 1947, Ch. 328.)
CA Mil & Vet Code § 695 (2021)
2021 California Code|Military and Veterans Code - MVC|DIVISION 4 - VETERANS' AID AND WELFARE|CHAPTER 1 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Section 695.

695.  The department may cooperate and contract with the duly authorized representative of the United States Government in carrying out the provisions of this division.(Amended by Stats. 1947, Ch. 328.)
CA Mil & Vet Code § 699 (2021)
2021 California Code|Military and Veterans Code - MVC|DIVISION 4 - VETERANS' AID AND WELFARE|CHAPTER 1 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Section 699.

699.  All State and county officials shall furnish all required information to the department, upon request, and shall further assist the department in any manner in accordance with law and without charge therefor.(Amended by Stats. 1947, Ch. 328.)
CA Mil & Vet Code § 699.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Military and Veterans Code - MVC|DIVISION 4 - VETERANS' AID AND WELFARE|CHAPTER 1 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Section 699.1.

699.1.  (a) The processing of claims for veterans and their dependents and survivors shall include the filing of the initial claim, the representation of the claimant before boards and offices of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and the filing of appeals related to the claims.(b) The claims may include the following types of benefits and services:(1) Disability compensation benefits.(2) Disability pension benefits.(3) Dependents’ indemnity compensation.(4) Widow’s death pension.(5) Burial benefits.(6) Confirmed and continued claims.(7) Vocational rehabilitation and education.(8) Waivers of indebtedness.(9) Other benefits that result in monetary awards to the claimant.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 804, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Mil & Vet Code § 700 (2021)
2021 California Code|Military and Veterans Code - MVC|DIVISION 4 - VETERANS' AID AND WELFARE|CHAPTER 1 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Section 700.

700.  The department may make rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this division.(Amended by Stats. 1947, Ch. 328.)
CA Mil & Vet Code § 701 (2021)
2021 California Code|Military and Veterans Code - MVC|DIVISION 4 - VETERANS' AID AND WELFARE|CHAPTER 1 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Section 701.

701.  In the event that the provisions of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 are amended in such manner as to make the guarantees by the United States of loans to veterans for farms and homes applicable to purchases of farms and homes from the Department of Veterans Affairs pursuant to Chapter 3 and Article 3 of Chapter 6, the State of California hereby accepts the benefits of such federal act, and agrees to comply with all the requirements of said act.The Department of Veterans Affairs is hereby designated as the official agency of the State to apply to the United States for such guarantees and to do all acts required in connection therewith. The board is authorized to adopt such rules and regulations and standards as may be required by the federal act and are not in conflict with the provisions of this division.(Amended by Stats. 1961, Ch. 86.)
CA Mil & Vet Code § 702 (2021)
2021 California Code|Military and Veterans Code - MVC|DIVISION 4 - VETERANS' AID AND WELFARE|CHAPTER 1 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Section 702.

702.  All salaries and expenses of the Division of Farm and Home Purchases shall be paid out of the Farm and Home Building Fund of 1943 and no part thereof shall be paid from the General Fund.(Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 484.)
CA Mil & Vet Code § 710 (2021)
2021 California Code|Military and Veterans Code - MVC|DIVISION 4 - VETERANS' AID AND WELFARE|CHAPTER 1 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Section 710.

710.  (a) The Department of Veterans Affairs may establish a pilot project for the purpose of establishing a cooperative housing project.(b) The Department of Veterans Affairs shall work in conjunction with the Department of Housing and Community Development to implement the pilot project.(c) The Department of Veterans Affairs may use existing home loan funds to establish the pilot project. These funds shall be used in accordance with all laws and regulations governing the use of the funds. (d) The Department of Veterans Affairs shall prescribe the rules, regulations, and conditions necessary to implement this section.(e) Any cooperative housing project established pursuant to this section shall be restricted for use and occupancy by military veterans and their families for a period of at least 55 years. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 524, Sec. 1. (AB 1330) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Mil & Vet Code § 711 (2021)
2021 California Code|Military and Veterans Code - MVC|DIVISION 4 - VETERANS' AID AND WELFARE|CHAPTER 1 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Section 711.

711.  (a) The department shall publicize information pertaining to benefit programs that are available to qualified homeless veterans, including, but not limited to, all of the following:(1) The veterans pension programs administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (38 U.S.C. Sec. 1501 et seq.), especially the eligibility for those veterans who are 65 years of age or older or are permanently and totally disabled. (2) The Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing voucher program (Public Law 110-161), and any programs that assist homeless veterans in securing rental housing with that information including, to the extent possible, the information that veterans not eligible for loans under the Veterans’ Farm and Home Purchase Act of 1974, and subsequent acts, may be eligible for housing assistance under the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing voucher program.(3) CalFresh (Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 18900) of Part 6 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code).(b) The department shall publicize this information using any of the following methods:(1) Printed material, including, but not limited to, flyers and posters, with the information that can be provided to county veterans service offices, homeless shelters, Veterans Affairs hospitals, and other public and private entities that come into contact with homeless veterans.(2) On the department’s Internet Web site.(3) Any other method that the department determines would publicize and create awareness to homeless veterans about the benefit programs available to them.(c) The information shall also state that veterans may receive assistance from a county veterans service office in applying for any benefits that they may be qualified to receive.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 408, Sec. 1. (SB 1198) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Mil & Vet Code § 711.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Military and Veterans Code - MVC|DIVISION 4 - VETERANS' AID AND WELFARE|CHAPTER 1 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Section 711.1.

711.1.  (a) If the federal government acts to reinstate benefits to discharged veterans, regardless of their discharge classification, who were denied those benefits solely on the basis of sexual orientation pursuant to any federal policy prohibiting homosexual personnel from serving in the Armed Forces of the United States, the state shall reinstate to those veterans any state-offered benefits they were denied due to those federal policies.(b) To the extent practicable, the department shall do the following:(1) On the department’s Internet Web site, provide Internet resources or links to Internet resources that provide information regarding veterans’ legal services organizations that specialize in military discharge upgrades.(2) In the department’s offices and walk-in locations, provide printed resources, to the extent available, created by veterans’ legal services organizations that specialize in military discharge upgrades.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 397, Sec. 2. (AB 1505) Effective January 1, 2013.)