Section 648 Of Chapter 2. Military Rewards And Decorations From California Military And Veterans Code >> Division 3. >> Chapter 2.
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. (a) Except as provided by subdivision (b), decorations
authorized by this code and decorations, medals, badges, ribbons, and
insignia authorized by the laws or regulations of the United States
pertaining to the National Guard, Air National Guard, and Naval
Militia may be worn by officers, warrant officers, and enlisted men
and women in accordance with the code, laws, or regulations. However,
decorations awarded by other states and territories of the United
States may be worn, but shall be subordinated to those issued by
federal and state laws or regulations. No other decorations, medals,
badges, ribbons, or insignia may be worn. A violation of this section
shall constitute a misdemeanor.
(b) Decorations authorized by this code and decorations or medals
from the Armed Forces of the United States, the California National
Guard, State Military Reserve, or Naval Militia, or any service
medals or badges awarded to the members of such forces, may be worn
by uniformed public safety personnel in accordance with the code,
laws, or regulations, during the business week prior to Veterans Day
and Memorial Day, the day of Veterans Day and Memorial Day, and the
business day immediately following Veterans Day and Memorial Day. The
employer of the uniformed public safety personnel shall retain the
right to prohibit the wearing of military decorations pursuant to
this subdivision if the employer determines that wearing the military
decorations poses a safety hazard to the uniformed public safety
personnel or to the public.