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ARTICLE IX.

MILITIA AND MILITARY AFFAIRS.

Age from 18 to 45
years.

Section 1. The Militia shall be composed of all able-
bodied male citizens, residents of this State, being eighteen
years of age, and under the age of forty-five years, who
shall be enrolled in the militia, and perform military duty
in such manner, not incompatible with the Constitution and
laws of the United States, as may be prescribed by the

Religious scruples
respected.

General Assembly of Maryland, but persons whose re-
ligious opinions and conscientious scruples forbid them to
bear arms, shall be relieved from doing so on producing to
the proper authorities satisfactory proof that they are thus
conscientious.

Militia Laws to be
adopted by the
Legislature.

1853, ch. 343.

Sec. 2. The General Assembly shall provide at its first
session after the adoption of this Constitution, and from
time to time thereafter, as the exigency may require, for
organizing, equipping and disciplining the militia in such
manner, not incompatible with the laws of the United
States as shall be most effective to repel invasion and
suppress insurrection, and shall pass such laws as shall
promote the formation of Volunteer Militia Associations
in the city of Baltimore and in every county, and to secure
them such privileges or assistance as may afford them
effectual encouragement.

Adjutant General
appointed by Gov-
ernor.

2 Md. 341.

Sec. 3. There shall be an Adjutant General, who shall
be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and
consent of the Senate. He shall hold his office at the
pleasure of the Governor; shall perform such duties, and
shall receive such compensation or emoluments as are now
or may be hereafter fixed by law.