The adjutant general may award a medal of merit with accompanying ribbon to any person who, while serving in any capacity with or in the national guard or state defense force, shall render prolonged and meritorious service to the state or the United States. History: 1978 Comp., § 20-10-9, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 71. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1987, Chapter 318 repealed former 20-10-9 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1941, ch. 9, § 8, relating to civil groups, and enacted a new section, effective April 10, 1987.
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