Ch. 5

2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

"individual" are substituted for the former references to an enlisted "man"
and "men". See General Revisor's Note to title.

In subsection (a)(4) of this section, the former reference to "State active
duty" is deleted as surplusage.

In subsection (b) of this section, the reference to "benefits under subsection
(a) of this section" is substituted for the former reference to "State active
duty benefits" for clarity.

Defined terms: "Department" § 13-101
"Maryland Defense Force" § 13-101

13-211. SERVICE MEDALS AND RIBBON BADGES.

(A)     SERVICE MEDALS.

(1)      TO PROMOTE EFFICIENCY AND REWARD CONTINUOUS SERVICE, THE
GOVERNOR MAY ISSUE SERVICE MEDALS OF APPROPRIATE DESIGNS TO OFFICERS
AND ENLISTED INDIVIDUALS IN THE ORGANIZED MILITIA WHO HAVE COMPLETED 5
YEARS OR MORE OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE.

(2)      THE GOVERNOR SHALL ADOPT REGULATIONS TO CARRY OUT THIS
SUBSECTION.

(B)     RIBBON BADGES.

(1)      THE STATE MAY ISSUE APPROPRIATE RIBBON BADGES TO
REPRESENT ANY ISSUED OR AUTHORIZED MEDAL.

(2)      AN OFFICER OR ENLISTED INDIVIDUAL IN THE ORGANIZED MILITIA
MAY WEAR A RIBBON BADGE ISSUED UNDER THIS SUBSECTION AS PART OF THE
UNIFORM.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 65, § 37.

In subsection (a)(1) of this section, the former reference to the organized
militia "of the State" is deleted as surplusage.

Also in subsection (a)(1) of this section, the reference to enlisted
"individuals" is substituted for the former reference to enlisted "men". See
General Revisor's Note to title.

13-212. FREE PASSAGE OVER ROADS, BRIDGES, AND FERRIES WHILE TRAVELING TO
AND FROM DUTY.

A MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZED MILITIA, INCLUDING THE MEMBER'S
CONVEYANCE AND MILITARY PROPERTY, SHALL BE ALLOWED FREE PASSAGE
THROUGH ANY TOLL GATE AND OVER ANY TOLL ROAD, BRIDGE, OR FERRY IF THE
MEMBER:

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