§ 17. Purchase of military property. Under the direction of the
governor, the adjutant general shall authorize the purchase of such
military property as may be required for the use of the organized
militia. In extreme emergencies, however, the commanding officer of any
unit of the organized militia may purchase such necessities as are
required for the immediate use and care of his command. A report of
such purchases shall be made forthwith to the adjutant general.