A. Subject to the conditions and limitations established in regulations promulgated by the Governor, the state military forces may use all appropriate means necessary to protect assets vital to national security classified as such pursuant to the rules, regulations or instructions promulgated by the United States Department of Defense or the military departments of the United States Department of Defense or as otherwise ordered by the Governor.

B. Any regulations promulgated by the Governor pursuant to this section shall be considered a military publication as defined in Section 801 of this title and shall be published and archived by the Secretary of State.