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§ 16. National Guard to be organized and maintained

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Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated Statutes
Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (Refs & Annos)
Article III. Legislation
C. National Guard
Const. Art. 3, § 16
§ 16. National Guard to be organized and maintained
The citizens of this Commonwealth shall be armed, organized and disciplined for its defense when and in such manner as may be directed by law. The General Assembly shall provide for maintaining the National Guard by appropriations from the Treasury of the Commonwealth, and may exempt from State military service persons having conscientious scruples against bearing arms.

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Renumbered from Art. 11, § 1 and amended May 16, 1967.
Const. Art. 3, § 16, PA CONST Art. 3, § 16
Current through Nov. 7, 2023, General Election.
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