AN ACT to provide a new award for the North Dakota National Guard.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA:
SECTION 1. NORTH DAKOTA LEGION OF MERIT MEDAL - PRESENTED BY WHOM - QUALIFICATIONS - REGULATIONS GOVERNING.) The governor, in the name of the legislative assembly, may present a military medal known as the "North Dakota legion of merit" to any member or former member of the North Dakota national guard who, in the discharge of his military duty, has distinguished himself by outstanding service and twenty years of duty to the North Dakota national guard, his community, state and nation. Such medal may also be awarded to a member or former member of the armed forces of the United States or of the national guard of another state who performs outstanding service for the guard of this state. The medal shall bear a suitable inscription and shall be of military design as prescribed by the adjutant general. The medal shall be awarded by the board of awards in the same manner as prescribed in action 37-01-10.