All commissioned and warrant officers of the national guard and of the active and reserve military forces of the United States are hereby authorized and empowered to administer oaths and affirmations when directed by proper authority in all matters pertaining to and concerning the national guard, including the administration of oaths and affirmations in the enlistment of soldiers therefor.
History: 1978 Comp., § 20-4-2, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 19.
Repeals and reenactments. — Laws 1987, Chapter 318 repealed former 20-4-2 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1961, ch. 198, § 12, relating to organization funds, and enacted a new section, effective April 10, 1987.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 53 Am. Jur. 2d Military, and Civil Defense § 7.
Validity of governmental requirement of oath of allegiance or loyalty, 18 A.L.R.2d 268.
6 C.J.S. Armed Services § 290.