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    36 USC CHAPTER 223 - AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE     01/03/2007

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    TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
                ORGANIZATIONS                       
    Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
    Part B - Organizations
    CHAPTER 223 - AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE

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             CHAPTER 223 - AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE         

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    Sec.                                                     
    22301.      Organization.                                         
    22302.      Purposes.                                             
    22303.      Membership.                                           
    22304.      Governing body.                                       
    22305.      Powers.                                               
    22306.      Exclusive right to name, insignia, emblems, and
                 badges.                                              
    22307.      Restrictions.                                         
    22308.      Principal office.                                     
    22309.      Records and inspection.                               
    22310.      Service of process.                                   
    22311.      Liability for acts of officers and agents.            
    22312.      Distribution of assets on dissolution or final
                 liquidation.                                         

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    36 USC Sec. 22301                                           01/03/2007

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    TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
                ORGANIZATIONS                       
    Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
    Part B - Organizations
    CHAPTER 223 - AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE

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    Sec. 22301. Organization

-STATUTE-
      (a) Federal Charter. - American Symphony Orchestra League (in
    this chapter, the "corporation") is a federally chartered
    corporation.
      (b) Perpetual Existence. - Except as otherwise provided, the
    corporation has perpetual existence.

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    (Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1302.)

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    22301          36:3401.                Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L.       
                                            87-817, Secs. 1, 2, 4(1), 76
                                            Stat. 929, 930.             
                   36:3402.                                             
                   36:3404(1).                                          
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      This section is substituted for the source provisions for
    consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and
    unnecessary words.
      The text of 36:3402 is omitted as executed and obsolete.

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    36 USC Sec. 22302                                           01/03/2007

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    TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
                ORGANIZATIONS                       
    Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
    Part B - Organizations
    CHAPTER 223 - AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE

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    Sec. 22302. Purposes

-STATUTE-
      The purposes of the corporation are - 
        (1) to serve as a coordinating, research, and educational
      agency and clearinghouse for symphony orchestras to help
      strengthen the work in their local communities;
        (2) to assist in the formation of new symphony orchestras;
        (3) to encourage and recognize the work of America's musicians,
      conductors, and composers, through suitable means; and
        (4) to aid the expansion of the musical and cultural life of
      the United States through suitable educational and service
      activities.

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    (Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1302.)

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    22302          36:3403.                Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L.       
                                            87-817, Sec. 3, 76 Stat. 930.
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    36 USC Sec. 22303                                           01/03/2007

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    TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
                ORGANIZATIONS                       
    Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
    Part B - Organizations
    CHAPTER 223 - AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE

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    Sec. 22303. Membership

-STATUTE-
      (a) Eligibility. - Except as provided in this chapter,
    eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights,
    privileges, and designation of classes of members are as provided
    in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
      (b) Voting. - Each member (except an honorary, sustaining, or
    associate member) has one vote on each matter submitted to a vote
    at a meeting of the members.

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    (Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1302.)

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    22303          36:3406.                Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L.       
                                            87-817, Sec. 6, 76 Stat. 931.
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      In subsection (a), the words "are as provided in the constitution
    and bylaws of the corporation" are substituted for "shall . . . be
    determined as the constitution and bylaws of the corporation may
    provide" to eliminate unnecessary words.
      In subsection (b), the words "the right to" are omitted as
    unnecessary.

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    36 USC Sec. 22304                                           01/03/2007

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    TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
                ORGANIZATIONS                       
    Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
    Part B - Organizations
    CHAPTER 223 - AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE

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    Sec. 22304. Governing body

-STATUTE-
      (a) Board of Directors. - (1) The board of directors is the
    governing body of the corporation. Between meetings of the members
    of the corporation, the board is responsible for the general
    policies and program of the corporation and for the control of
    contributions raised by the corporation.
      (2) The number of directors, their manner of selection (including
    the filling of vacancies), and their term of office are as provided
    in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
      (b) Officers. - (1) The officers of the corporation are a
    president, one or more vice presidents as provided in the
    constitution and bylaws, a secretary, a treasurer, and one or more
    assistant secretaries and assistant treasurers as provided in the
    constitution and bylaws.
      (2) The manner of election, term of office, and duties of the
    officers are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.

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    (Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1302.)

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    22304(a)       36:3407.                Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L.       
                                            87-817, Secs. 7, 8, 76 Stat.
                                            931.                        
    22304(b)       36:3408.                                             
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      In subsection (a), the text of 36:3407(a) and the word
    "Thereafter" in 36:3407(b) are omitted as obsolete. The word
    "contributions" is substituted for "all contributed funds" to
    eliminate unnecessary words.

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    36 USC Sec. 22305                                           01/03/2007

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    TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
                ORGANIZATIONS                       
    Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
    Part B - Organizations
    CHAPTER 223 - AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE

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    Sec. 22305. Powers

-STATUTE-
      The corporation may - 
        (1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the
      management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
        (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
        (3) choose officers, managers, agents, and employees as the
      activities of the corporation require;
        (4) make contracts;
        (5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as
      necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the
      corporation;
        (6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure
      its obligations by granting security interests in its property;
      and
        (7) sue and be sued.

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    (Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1302.)

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    22305          36:3404(2)-(9).         Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L.       
                                            87-817, Secs. 4(2)-(9), 17, 
                                            76 Stat. 930, 933.          
                   36:3417.                                             
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      In this section, the text of 36:3417 is omitted as executed and
    obsolete.
      In clause (1), the word[s] "and alter" and "not inconsistent with
    the laws of the United States or any State in which the corporation
    is to operate" are omitted as unnecessary.
      In clause (2), the word "use" is omitted as unnecessary.
      In clause (3), the word "activities" is substituted for
    "business" for consistency in the revised title.
      In clause (4), the words "make contracts" are substituted for
    "contract and be contracted with" to eliminate unnecessary words.
      Clause (5) is substituted for "take by lease, gift, purchase,
    grant, devise, or bequest from any private corporation,
    association, partnership, firm, or individual and to hold any
    property, real, personal, or mixed, necessary or convenient for
    attaining the objects and carrying into effect the purposes of the
    corporation" and "transfer, convey, lease, sublease, encumber, and
    otherwise alienate real, personal, or mixed property" for
    consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary
    words. The words "subject, however, to applicable provisions of law
    of any State (A) governing the amount or kind of property which may
    be held by, or (B) otherwise limiting or controlling the ownership
    of property by, a corporation operating in such State" are omitted
    as unnecessary.
      In clause (6), the words "instruments of indebtedness" are
    substituted for "bonds" for consistency in the revised title. The
    words "secure its obligations by granting security interests in its
    property" are substituted for "secure the same by mortgage, deed of
    trust, pledge or otherwise" to eliminate unnecessary words. The
    words "for the purposes of the corporation", "therefor", and
    "subject in every case to all applicable provisions of Federal and
    State laws" are omitted as unnecessary.
      In clause (7), the words "complain and defend in any court of
    competent jurisdiction" are omitted as unnecessary.

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    36 USC Sec. 22306                                           01/03/2007

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    TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
                ORGANIZATIONS                       
    Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
    Part B - Organizations
    CHAPTER 223 - AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE

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    Sec. 22306. Exclusive right to name, insignia, emblems, and badges

-STATUTE-
      The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name "American
    Symphony Orchestra League" and distinctive insignia, emblems and
    badges, descriptive or designating marks, and words or phrases
    required to carry out the duties and powers of the corporation.
    This section does not affect any vested rights.

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    (Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1303.)

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    22306          36:3416.                Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L.       
                                            87-817, Sec. 16, 76 Stat.   
                                            933.                        
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      The words "sole" and "to have and to use in carrying out its
    purposes" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "required to carry
    out the duties and powers of the corporation" are substituted for
    "as may be required in the furtherance of its functions" for
    consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the
    United States Code. The last sentence is substituted for "No powers
    or privileges hereby granted shall, however, interfere or conflict
    with established or vested rights" for consistency in the revised
    title and to eliminate unnecessary words.

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    36 USC Sec. 22307                                           01/03/2007

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    TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
                ORGANIZATIONS                       
    Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
    Part B - Organizations
    CHAPTER 223 - AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE

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    Sec. 22307. Restrictions

-STATUTE-
      (a) Stock and Dividends. - The corporation may not issue stock or
    declare or pay a dividend.
      (b) Political Activities. - The corporation or a director or
    officer as such may not contribute to, support, or assist a
    political party or candidate for public office.
      (c) Distribution of Income or Assets. - The income or assets of
    the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed
    to, a director, officer, or member as such during the life of the
    corporation or on its dissolution or final liquidation. This
    subsection does not prevent the payment of compensation to an
    officer in an amount approved by the board of directors.
      (d) Loans. - The corporation may not make a loan or advance to a
    director, officer, or employee. Directors who vote for or assent to
    making a loan or advance to a director, officer, or employee, and
    officers who participate in making the loan or advance, are jointly
    and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan
    or advance until it is repaid.

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    (Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1303.)

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    22307(a)       36:3412.                Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L.       
                                            87-817, Secs. 9, 10, 12, 76 
                                            Stat. 932.                  
    22307(b)       36:3410.                                             
    22307(c)       36:3409(a).                                          
    22307(d)       36:3409(b).                                          
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      In subsection (a), the words "any shares of" are omitted as
    unnecessary.
      In subsection (c), the words "inure to the benefit of" are
    substituted for "inure to" for consistency in the revised title.
      In subsection (d), the words "or advance" are added in 2 places
    for consistency in the subsection.

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    36 USC Sec. 22308                                           01/03/2007

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    TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
                ORGANIZATIONS                       
    Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
    Part B - Organizations
    CHAPTER 223 - AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE

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    Sec. 22308. Principal office

-STATUTE-
      The principal office of the corporation shall be in Charleston,
    West Virginia, or another place decided by the board of directors.
    However, the activities of the corporation are not confined to the
    place where the principal office is located but may be conducted
    throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United
    States.

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    (Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1303.)

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    22308          36:3405(a).             Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L.       
                                            87-817, Sec. 5(a), 76 Stat. 
                                            930.                        
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      The words "the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico" are omitted as
    included in "territories, and possessions of the United States".

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    36 USC Sec. 22309                                           01/03/2007

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    TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
                ORGANIZATIONS                       
    Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
    Part B - Organizations
    CHAPTER 223 - AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE

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    Sec. 22309. Records and inspection

-STATUTE-
      (a) Records. - The corporation shall keep - 
        (1) correct and complete records of account;
        (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of
      directors, and committees having any of the authority of its
      board of directors; and
        (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and
      addresses of its members entitled to vote.

      (b) Inspection. - A member entitled to vote, or an agent or
    attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the corporation
    for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

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    (Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1303.)

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    22309(a)       36:3413 (1st            Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L.       
                    sentence).              87-817, Sec. 13, 76 Stat.   
                                            932.                        
    22309(b)       36:3413 (last                                        
                    sentence).                                          
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      The word "records" is substituted for "books and records" for
    consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the
    United States Code.

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    36 USC Sec. 22310                                           01/03/2007

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    TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
                ORGANIZATIONS                       
    Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
    Part B - Organizations
    CHAPTER 223 - AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE

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    Sec. 22310. Service of process

-STATUTE-
      The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District of
    Columbia to receive service of process for the corporation. Notice
    to or service on the agent, or mailed to the business address of
    the agent, is notice to or service on the corporation.

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    (Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1304.)

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    22310          36:3405(b).             Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L.       
                                            87-817, Sec. 5(b), 76 Stat. 
                                            930.                        
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      The words "at all times" and "authorized" are omitted as
    unnecessary.

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    36 USC Sec. 22311                                           01/03/2007

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    TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
                ORGANIZATIONS                       
    Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
    Part B - Organizations
    CHAPTER 223 - AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE

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    Sec. 22311. Liability for acts of officers and agents

-STATUTE-
      The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents
    acting within the scope of their authority.

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    (Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1304.)

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    22311          36:3411.                Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L.       
                                            87-817, Sec. 11, 76 Stat.   
                                            932.                        
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    36 USC Sec. 22312                                           01/03/2007

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    TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
                ORGANIZATIONS                       
    Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
    Part B - Organizations
    CHAPTER 223 - AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE

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    Sec. 22312. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final
      liquidation

-STATUTE-
      On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any
    assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be
    distributed as provided by the board of directors, but in
    compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.

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    (Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1304.)

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    22312          36:3415.                Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L.       
                                            87-817, Sec. 15, 76 Stat.   
                                            933.                        
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      The word "satisfaction" is omitted as included in "discharge",
    and the word "obligations" is omitted as included in "liabilities".
    The words "outstanding" and "all Federal and State laws applicable
    thereto" are omitted as unnecessary.

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