A.R.S. § 26-174: Arizona State Guard
Arizona state guard; establishment; purpose; appropriations
What is the Arizona state guard?
In Arizona, if the National Guard is called into federal service or the governor otherwise deems it necessary, the governor may establish an armed force called the Arizona state guard to protect the lives and property of state citizens, governed largely by the same laws as the National Guard and funded through National Guard appropriations.
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26-174. Arizona state guard; establishment; purpose; appropriations
A. If the national guard of Arizona or a major portion thereof is called into active federal service, or if the national guard or a major portion thereof is alerted for federal service or for any other reason the governor considers to be necessary, the governor may establish an armed force for the safety and protection of the lives and property of the citizens of this state, which shall be known as the Arizona state guard.
B. The Arizona state guard, insofar as practicable, shall be governed by and subject to the laws of this state pertaining to the national guard. The governor shall issue or cause to be issued rules to govern the administration and organization of the Arizona state guard, including establishing a chain of command and a process by which individuals may volunteer and report for duty.
C. Appropriations made to the national guard are deemed appropriated to both the national guard and the Arizona state guard, if the Arizona state guard is established, and any monies that are unexpended from appropriations to the national guard may be used for establishing and maintaining the Arizona state guard.
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