A service medal or bar shall be issued for 10 years’ service in the California National Guard, the California Air National Guard, the Naval Militia, or the State Guard, and for each period of five years of service thereafter. Such medal or bar shall be issued to those entitled to the same upon application.

(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 97, Sec. 39. (AB 2193) Effective January 1, 2021.)