“The Commissioner of Veterans’ Affairs in conjunction with the Adjutant General shall award a ribbon and medal to each veteran who served in time of war, as defined in subsection (a) of section 27-103 of the general statues, and who either (1) was a resident of this state at the time he or she was called to active duty for such service, or (2) is domiciled in this state on the date of such award.

The Commissioner in conjunction with the Adjutant General shall adopt regulations, in accordance with chapter 54 of the general statutes, setting forth the process for designing the ribbon and medal, identifying veterans who are eligible for the ribbon and medal under this section and establishing procedures for distributing the ribbon and medal to each eligible veteran.  The cost of the ribbons and medals shall be paid from the funds appropriated to the military assistance account within the Military Department.  Awards under this section may not be made posthumously.”

Last Updated:  30 January 2007