Mississippi Constitution ARTICLE 9. MILITIA 214
Mississippi Constitution – Article 9, Section 214: Militia
🔹 Summary of Section 214:
Section 214 of Article 9 states that:
"All able-bodied male citizens and inhabitants of this state, between the ages of eighteen and forty-five years, who are not exempt by the laws of the United States or of this state, shall be liable to military duty in the militia."
🔹 Key Points:
Eligibility for Militia Duty:
All able-bodied males aged 18 to 45, whether citizens or residents of Mississippi, are required to serve in the state militia unless legally exempt.
Legal Exemptions:
Exemptions can come from either federal law or state law.
This provision reflects a traditional constitutional requirement for state militia service, though in modern practice, this function is largely carried out by the National Guard and State Guard under federal and state laws.
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