It is the duty of the Governor and of all the subordinate officers of the state to maintain and defend its authority and jurisdiction.
History: (Code 1852, §19; Code 1867, §20; Code 1876, §16; Code 1886, §16; Code 1896, §3750; Code 1907, §2057; Code 1923, §2994; Code 1940, T. 55, §11.)