The governor may award a medal of valor with accompanying ribbon to any member of the national guard or state defense force who distinguishes himself by an uncommon act of valor, not necessarily at the risk of his own life, under circumstances where refraining from so acting would not have subjected the recipient to criticism. History: 1978 Comp., § 20-10-6, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 68. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1987, Chapter 318 repealed former 20-10-6 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1941, ch. 9, § 5, relating to use outside state, and enacted a new section, effective April 10, 1987.
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