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CO Code § 28-3-701 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 3 - National Guard|Part 7 - Property and Equipment|§ 28-3-701. Misuse of Property and Funds by Military Personnel - Penalty

 Any officer or enlisted person who refuses to account for and to surrender up any moneys or any uniforms or equipment or other military property for which he or she is responsible or accountable, or who appropriates the same to his or her own use, or who knowingly makes a false payroll or signs a false certificate which is the basis for the payment of moneys under this article, or who aids or abets another in any of these acts commits a class 6 felony and shall be punished as provided in section 18-1.3-401 , C.R.S.   History. Source: L. 55: P. 625, § 52. CRS 53: § 94-9-52. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-52. L. 77: Entire section amended, p. 881, § 56, effective July 1, 1979. L. 89: Entire section amended, p. 847, § 120, effective July 1. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 601, § 50, effective May 24; entire section amended, p. 1541, § 282, effective October 1. History. Source: L. 55: P. 625, § 52. CRS 53: § 94-9-52. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-52. L. 77: Entire section amended, p. 881, § 56, effective July 1, 1979. L. 89: Entire section amended, p. 847, § 120, effective July 1. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 601, § 50, effective May 24; entire section amended, p. 1541, § 282, effective October 1.    Editor's note:    The effective date for amendments made to this section by chapter 216, L. 77, was changed from July 1, 1978, to April 1, 1979, by chapter 1, First Extraordinary Session, L. 78, and was subsequently changed to July 1, 1979, by chapter 157, § 23, L. 79. See People v. McKenna, 199Colo. 452, 611 P.2d 574 (1980).    Amendments to this section by Senate Bill 02-099 and House Bill 02-1046 were harmonized.     Cross references:   For the legislative declaration contained in the 2002 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 318, Session Laws of Colorado 2002.
CO Code § 28-3-702 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 3 - National Guard|Part 7 - Property and Equipment|§ 28-3-702. Misuse of Property - Generally - Penalty

 [ ] Every person, whether a member of the military forces or not, who willfully destroys, damages, sells or disposes of, or buys or receives any arms, equipment, or accouterments issued by the United States or the state for the use of military forces or refuses to deliver or pay for the same upon lawful demand is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six months.  Editor's note: This version of this section is effective until March 1, 2022.  History. Source: L. 55: P. 625, § 53. CRS 53: § 94-9-53. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-53. L. 2021: Entire section amended,(SB 21-271), ch. 462, p. 3245, § 492, effective March 1, 2022. History. Source: L. 55: P. 625, § 53. CRS 53: § 94-9-53. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-53. L. 2021: Entire section amended,(SB 21-271), ch. 462, p. 3245, § 492, effective March 1, 2022.    Editor's note:   Section 803(2) of chapter 462 (SB 21-271), Session Laws of Colorado 2021, provides that the act changing this section applies to offenses committed on or after March 1, 2022.
CO Code § 28-3-702 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 3 - National Guard|Part 7 - Property and Equipment|§ 28-3-702. Misuse of Property - Generally - Penalty

 [ ] Every person, whether a member of the military forces or not, who willfully destroys, damages, sells or disposes of, or buys or receives any arms, equipment, or accouterments issued by the United States or the state for the use of military forces or refuses to deliver or pay for the same upon lawful demand commits a class 2 misdemeanor.  Editor's note: This version of this section is effective March 1, 2022.  History. Source: L. 55: P. 625, § 53. CRS 53: § 94-9-53. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-53. L. 2021: Entire section amended,(SB 21-271), ch. 462, p. 3245, § 492, effective March 1, 2022. History. Source: L. 55: P. 625, § 53. CRS 53: § 94-9-53. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-53. L. 2021: Entire section amended,(SB 21-271), ch. 462, p. 3245, § 492, effective March 1, 2022.
CO Code § 28-3-703 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 3 - National Guard|Part 7 - Property and Equipment|§ 28-3-703. Property and Fiscal Officer - Appointment - Duties

 The governor, pursuant to federal authority, shall appoint, designate, or detail an officer of the National Guard who shall be regarded as property and fiscal officer for the United States. The property and fiscal officer shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. The property and fiscal officer shall receipt and account for all funds and property belonging to the United States in possession of the National Guard of this state and shall make such returns and reports concerning the same as may be required by federal law and regulations. The property and fiscal officer shall render, through the United States department of defense, such accounts of federal funds entrusted to the property and fiscal officer for disbursement as may be required by the United States treasury department. Before entering upon the performance of the duties as property and fiscal officer, the property and fiscal officer shall be required to give good and sufficient bond to the United States, the amount thereof to be determined by federal laws or regulations, for the faithful performance of the duties of the office and for the safekeeping and proper disposition of federal property and funds entrusted to the property and fiscal officer's care.   History. Source: L. 55: P. 626, § 56. CRS 53: § 94-9-56. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-56. L. 95: Entire section amended, p. 320, § 3, effective April 21. History. Source: L. 55: P. 626, § 56. CRS 53: § 94-9-56. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-56. L. 95: Entire section amended, p. 320, § 3, effective April 21.
CO Code § 28-3-704 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 3 - National Guard|Part 7 - Property and Equipment|§ 28-3-704. Uniforms and Equipment - Procurement and Issuance

 The National Guard shall be uniformed, armed, and equipped as provided by federal law. Such uniforms, arms, and equipment shall be procured and issued by the proper officers as the needs of the service may require and shall be accounted for as regulations may prescribe.   History. Source: L. 55: P. 626, § 57. CRS 53: § 94-9-57. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-57. History. Source: L. 55: P. 626, § 57. CRS 53: § 94-9-57. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-57.
CO Code § 28-3-705 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 3 - National Guard|Part 7 - Property and Equipment|§ 28-3-705. Uniforms and Equipment - Distribution and Return

 The commanding officer of an organization receiving clothing or equipment for the use of his or her command shall distribute the same to the members of his or her command, taking receipts and requiring the return of each article at such time and place as he or she directs.   History. Source: L. 55: P. 626, § 58. CRS 53: § 94-9-58. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-58. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 601, § 51, effective May 24. History. Source: L. 55: P. 626, § 58. CRS 53: § 94-9-58. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-58. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 601, § 51, effective May 24.
CO Code § 28-3-706 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 3 - National Guard|Part 7 - Property and Equipment|§ 28-3-706. Deductions From Pay - Forfeitures - Lost Equipment

 Legal fines or forfeitures and the value of any articles of uniform, arms, or equipment, whether state or federal, issued to any officer or enlisted person which he or she fails to return on demand of proper authority and for the loss of or damage to which he or she has been held responsible by a report of survey or other proper proceeding shall be deducted from such officer's or enlisted person's pay in the manner provided for in federal or state orders or regulations. Deductions from federal pay and allowances may only be made in the manner prescribed by federal law or regulation.   History. Source: L. 55: P. 626, § 59. CRS 53: § 94-9-59. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-59. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 601, § 52, effective May 24. History. Source: L. 55: P. 626, § 59. CRS 53: § 94-9-59. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-59. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 601, § 52, effective May 24.
CO Code § 28-3-801 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 3 - National Guard|Part 8 - Service Benefits|§ 28-3-801. Disability and Death Benefits

 A member of the military forces of the state of Colorado who dies or is disabled while in, or as a result of, active service on behalf of this state ordered by competent authority, which death or disability arises out of and in the course of his or her employment in the active service of the state of Colorado, is entitled to workers' compensation benefits in accordance with the provisions of the “Workers' Compensation Act of Colorado”; but no workers' compensation benefits shall be paid under this section in any case where similar benefits are payable under the provisions of any federal law or regulation.   History. Source: L. 55: P. 625, § 54. CRS 53: § 94-9-54. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-54. L. 71: P. 1046, § 6. L. 90: Entire section amended, p. 571, § 59, effective July 1. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 601, § 53, effective May 24. History. Source: L. 55: P. 625, § 54. CRS 53: § 94-9-54. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-54. L. 71: P. 1046, § 6. L. 90: Entire section amended, p. 571, § 59, effective July 1. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 601, § 53, effective May 24.    Cross references:   For the “Workers' Compensation Act of Colorado”, see articles 40 to 47 of title 8.
CO Code § 28-3-802 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 3 - National Guard|Part 8 - Service Benefits|§ 28-3-802. Unit Funds

  There is authorized to be created and maintained for each separate unit of the Colorado National Guard a unit fund. Expenditures from such unit fund shall be made in accordance with rules and regulations established by the adjutant general of the state of Colorado and applicable federal laws, rules, and regulations.    There is authorized to be deposited in each unit fund such moneys as may be received from gifts, bequests, contributions, including federal contributions, and such amounts as may be appropriated to such unit funds from the general fund of the state of Colorado.     History. Source: L. 55: P. 625, § 55. CRS 53: § 94-9-5. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-55. L. 71: P. 1046, § 7. L. 2002: (2) amended, p. 589, § 17, effective May 24. History. Source: L. 55: P. 625, § 55. CRS 53: § 94-9-5. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-55. L. 71: P. 1046, § 7. L. 2002: (2) amended, p. 589, § 17, effective May 24.
CO Code § 28-3-901 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 3 - National Guard|Part 9 - Organization - Allowances - Drills|§ 28-3-901. Organization Assemblies and Exercises

 Each organization shall assemble for drill and instruction and shall participate in encampments, maneuvers, and other exercises at such time and places and for such periods as may be prescribed by the governor in accordance with the requirements of the state or federal law.   History. Source: L. 55: P. 626, § 60. CRS 53: § 94-9-60. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-60. History. Source: L. 55: P. 626, § 60. CRS 53: § 94-9-60. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-60.
CO Code § 28-3-902 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 3 - National Guard|Part 9 - Organization - Allowances - Drills|§ 28-3-902. Encampments, Maneuvers, and Parades

 The governor may order the military forces or any part thereof into camp each year for such period as he or she may direct and shall also provide for their participation in encampments or field maneuvers at such places as may be designated by the federal government. The governor may, in his or her discretion, order such organizations as he or she may deem proper to parade for purposes of drill, review, or escort duty and prescribe all regulations and requirements therefor.   History. Source: L. 55: P. 627, § 61. CRS 53: § 94-9-61. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-61. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 601, § 54, effective May 24. History. Source: L. 55: P. 627, § 61. CRS 53: § 94-9-61. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-61. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 601, § 54, effective May 24.
CO Code § 28-3-903 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 3 - National Guard|Part 9 - Organization - Allowances - Drills|§ 28-3-903. Inspections

 When so ordered by the governor, an inspection shall be made by such officer designated by the governor of all of the military forces of the state of Colorado, and such inspector shall report the number of troops present, the condition of their arms, equipment, and clothing, their proficiency, and such other information as may be required of or deemed proper by him or her. There shall be at least one inspection annually at such time and place as the governor designates. The forms and mode of inspection shall be prescribed by the adjutant general.   History. Source: L. 55: P. 627, § 62. CRS 53: § 94-9-62. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-62. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 602, § 55, effective May 24. History. Source: L. 55: P. 627, § 62. CRS 53: § 94-9-62. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-62. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 602, § 55, effective May 24.
CO Code § 28-3-904 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 3 - National Guard|Part 9 - Organization - Allowances - Drills|§ 28-3-904. Pay and Allowances

 Every member of the military forces not salaried as such must receive from the state, while engaged in any service ordered by the governor, pay and allowances at the rate paid or allowed by law to members of similar rank and length of service in the regular Army or regular Air Force of the United States, as the case may be, but each such member must receive at least the pay and allowances provided to an enlisted person in the military forces holding the rank of E-4 with over six years of service. Subject to available appropriations, after a member of the military forces has been engaged in service pursuant to this section for a period of more than thirty consecutive days, the member is eligible to enroll in any benefit plan created for employees of the state, including but not limited to state employee group benefits pursuant to part 6 of article 50 of title 24 and the public employees' retirement association created pursuant to article 51 of title 24.   History. Source: L. 55: P. 627, § 63. CRS 53: § 94-9-63. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-63. L. 71: P. 1046, § 8. L. 2005: Entire section amended, p. 662, § 4, effective May 27. L. 2020: Entire section amended, (SB 20-091), ch. 24, p. 89, § 1, effective September 14. History. Source: L. 55: P. 627, § 63. CRS 53: § 94-9-63. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-63. L. 71: P. 1046, § 8. L. 2005: Entire section amended, p. 662, § 4, effective May 27. L. 2020: Entire section amended, (SB 20-091), ch. 24, p. 89, § 1, effective September 14.
CO Code § 28-3-905 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 3 - National Guard|Part 9 - Organization - Allowances - Drills|§ 28-3-905. Insufficient Funds - Payment From General Fund

 In all cases where any of the military forces are called into active service by the governor and there are no funds otherwise appropriated or available therefor or where the appropriated funds, if any, are insufficient, the payrolls of officers and enlisted men and expense bills shall be audited by the adjutant general and paid upon the adjutant general's certificate out of the general revenue fund, and the necessary funds are hereby appropriated.   History. Source: L. 55: P. 627, § 64. CRS 53: § 94-9-64. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-64. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 30, § 1, effective March 18. History. Source: L. 55: P. 627, § 64. CRS 53: § 94-9-64. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-64. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 30, § 1, effective March 18.
CO Code § 28-3-906 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 3 - National Guard|Part 9 - Organization - Allowances - Drills|§ 28-3-906. Units - Corporate Structure and Powers

  Each federally recognized organization of the National Guard, without any further proceeding other than the filing with the secretary of state of a certificate by the adjutant general to that effect, constitutes a corporate body to be known by the name by which such organization is officially designated under the military laws and regulations of the state and shall possess all the powers necessary and convenient to accomplish the objects and perform the duties prescribed by law.    The members of such military organization in good standing, and no others, shall constitute the members of such corporation and shall elect three trustees who, together with the commanding officer, shall manage and administer the civil business of such corporation. The commanding officer shall be ex officio president, and the trustees shall elect one of their number vice-president, one treasurer, and one secretary.    Each such organization may take, by purchase, devise, gift, or otherwise, and hold, so long as such organization is an existing organization and a part of the National Guard, any property, real or personal. All such property shall be in the custody and control of the trustees provided for in subsection (2) of this section. Such organizations may sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of property so acquired.    When any such organization is disbanded by proper authority, such corporation shall cease to exist, and all property belonging to it shall become the property of the state of Colorado and be devoted to such military uses as the adjutant general determines. Nothing in this section shall limit the authority vested in the officers of the organization by state or federal law.     History. Source: L. 55: P. 627, § 65. CRS 53: § 94-9-65. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-65. History. Source: L. 55: P. 627, § 65. CRS 53: § 94-9-65. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-65.
CO Code § 28-3-1202 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 3 - National Guard|Part 12 - Medals - Decorations|§ 28-3-1202. Meritorious Conduct Medal

 The department may award a medal, designated as the “meritorious conduct medal”, to any person serving in any capacity in or with the department, including in or with the Colorado National Guard, who, when on any duty status except federal service, distinguishes himself or herself by extraordinary heroism or by saving the life of another by physical action or by providing substantial medical treatment of an injury that, had treatment not been administered, would have resulted in the person's death. A second or subsequent award is denoted by a bronze oak-leaf cluster.   History. Source: L. 55: P. 641, § 133. CRS 53: § 94-9-133. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-130. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 602, § 57, effective May 24. L. 2020: Entire section amended, (SB 20-082), ch. 34, p. 110, § 2, effective September 14. History. Source: L. 55: P. 641, § 133. CRS 53: § 94-9-133. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-130. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 602, § 57, effective May 24. L. 2020: Entire section amended, (SB 20-082), ch. 34, p. 110, § 2, effective September 14.
CO Code § 28-3-1203 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 3 - National Guard|Part 12 - Medals - Decorations|§ 28-3-1203. Meritorious Service Medal

 The department may award a medal, designated as the “meritorious service medal”, to any person serving in any capacity in or with, or any person acting in support of, any division or office of the department, including the Colorado National Guard, who, when on any duty status except federal service, distinguishes himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious service to the department.   History. Source: L. 55: P. 642, § 134. CRS 53: § 94-9-134. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-131. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 602, § 58, effective May 24. L. 2020: Entire section amended, (SB 20-082), ch. 34, p. 111, § 3, effective September 14. History. Source: L. 55: P. 642, § 134. CRS 53: § 94-9-134. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-131. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 602, § 58, effective May 24. L. 2020: Entire section amended, (SB 20-082), ch. 34, p. 111, § 3, effective September 14.
CO Code § 28-3-1204 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 3 - National Guard|Part 12 - Medals - Decorations|§ 28-3-1204. Active Service Medal

 The department may award a medal, designated as the “active service medal”, to any person who is not a member of the military and who has served in or with any division or office of the department, including in the Colorado National Guard in state or federal service, for a period of ten years. The ten years of service do not need to be consecutive. For each subsequent period of ten years of service, the department may award the individual a bronze knot to be worn on the ribbon of the medal.   History. Source: L. 55: P. 642, § 135. CRS 53: § 94-9-135. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-132. L. 2005: Entire section amended, p. 662, § 2, effective May 27. L. 2020: Entire section amended, (SB 20-082), ch. 34, p. 111, § 4, effective September 14. History. Source: L. 55: P. 642, § 135. CRS 53: § 94-9-135. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-132. L. 2005: Entire section amended, p. 662, § 2, effective May 27. L. 2020: Entire section amended, (SB 20-082), ch. 34, p. 111, § 4, effective September 14.
CO Code § 28-3-1204.5 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 3 - National Guard|Part 12 - Medals - Decorations|§ 28-3-1204.5. Colorado Legion of Merit Medal

     The department may award a medal, designated as the “Colorado legion of merit medal”, to any member of the department, including the Colorado National Guard, who has rendered service in a clearly exceptional, unprecedented, or superior manner in support of the department and who has served in a position of senior leadership or senior command, has demonstrated significant responsibility, served in a position of extremely difficult duty, or was a key individual in mission or duty success.    The department may present the Colorado legion of merit medal upon the member's retirement or the completion of any assignment, mission, or service.       The adjutant general may award the Colorado legion of merit medal to a person who is not a member of the department who has rendered service in a clearly exceptional, unprecedented, or superior manner in support of the department.     History. Source: L. 2020: Entire section added, (SB 20-082), ch. 34, p. 111, § 5, effective September 14.
CO Code § 28-3-1205 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 3 - National Guard|Part 12 - Medals - Decorations|§ 28-3-1205. Lapel Button

 The department shall, upon request and without cost, give a lapel button denoting membership in the Colorado National Guard to any actively participating officer and enlisted person.   History. Source: L. 55: P. 642, § 136. CRS 53: § 94-9-136. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-133. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 602, § 59, effective May 24. L. 2020: Entire section amended, (SB 20-082), ch. 34, p. 111, § 6, effective September 14. History. Source: L. 55: P. 642, § 136. CRS 53: § 94-9-136. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-133. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 602, § 59, effective May 24. L. 2020: Entire section amended, (SB 20-082), ch. 34, p. 111, § 6, effective September 14.
CO Code § 28-3-1206 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 3 - National Guard|Part 12 - Medals - Decorations|§ 28-3-1206. Medals and Lapel Buttons - Design - Issue

 The design, procurement, and regulations governing the issue of the medals and lapel buttons provided for in this article shall be as prescribed by the governor in orders through the office of the adjutant general.   History. Source: L. 55: P. 642, § 137. CRS 53: § 94-9-137. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-134. History. Source: L. 55: P. 642, § 137. CRS 53: § 94-9-137. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-134.