36 U.S.C. § 230304 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2303 / Section 230304: Governing body
Governing body
Status: in_force

(a) National Convention.—(1) The national convention is the supreme governing authority of the corporation.

(2) The national convention is composed of officers and elected representatives from the States and other local subdivisions of the corporation as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation. However, the form of government of the corporation must be representative of the membership at large and may not permit concentration of control in a limited number of members or in a self-perpetuating group not representative of the membership at large. Each elected representative is entitled to one vote at the national convention.

(3) The meetings of the national convention may be held in the District of Columbia or in any State, territory, or possession of the United States.

(b) Board of Administration.—(1) During the intervals between the national convention, the board of administration is the governing board of the corporation and is responsible for the general policies, program, and activities of the corporation.

(2) The board shall consist of at least 7 members elected in the manner and for the term provided in the constitution and bylaws.

(c) Officers.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a national commander, a national senior vice commander, a national junior vice commander, a national quartermaster, a national adjutant, a national judge advocate, 9 regional vice commanders, and other officers as provided in the constitution and bylaws. One individual may hold the offices of national quartermaster and national adjutant.

(2) The titles, manner of selection, term of office, and duties of the officers are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1483.)

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Section
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230304(a)
36:766(a).
July 18, 1958, Pub. L. 85–530, §§6(a), 7, 8, 72 Stat. 372.

230304(b)(1)
36:767(a).
 

230304(b)(2)
36:767(b), (c).
 

230304(c)
36:768.
 

In subsection (a)(2), the words "always" and "the hands of" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (a)(3), the words "State, territory, or possession of the United States" are substituted for "State or Territory" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.

In subsection (b)(2), the text of 36:767(b) is omitted as executed and obsolete.
36 U.S.C. § 152901 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1529 / Section 152901: Definition
Definition
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter, "State" includes the District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1420.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

152901
36:2914.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–561, §15, 98 Stat. 2912.

The words "the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico" are omitted as included in "the territories and possessions of the United States".
36 U.S.C. § 50108 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 501 / Section 50108: Duty to maintain tax-exempt status
Duty to maintain tax-exempt status
Status: in_force

The corporation shall maintain its status as an organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.). If the corporation does not maintain that status, the charter granted by this chapter expires.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1343.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

50108
36:3714.
Dec. 9, 1985, Pub. L. 99–172, §15, 99 Stat. 1022.
36 U.S.C. § 20904 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 209 / Section 20904: Membership
Membership
Status: in_force

Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the bylaws.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1291.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

20904
36:2105.
Aug. 10, 1982, Pub. L. 97–234, §5, 96 Stat. 262.
36 U.S.C. § 703 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 7 / Section 703: Duties of Federal land management agency
Duties of Federal land management agency
Status: in_force

To observe Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day at the Federal level, each Federal land management agency shall organize, coordinate, and participate with citizen volunteers and State and local authorities in cleaning and providing for the maintenance of Federal public land, recreation areas, and waterways within the jurisdiction of the agency.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1267.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

703
36:169i–1(a)(1).
Aug. 27, 1986, Pub. L. 99–402, §4(a)(1), 100 Stat. 911; Nov. 12, 1996, Pub. L. 104–333, §806, 110 Stat. 4188.

The word "authorities" is substituted for "agencies" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
36 U.S.C. § 154708 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1547 / Section 154708: Restrictions
Restrictions
Status: in_force

(a) Stock and Dividends.—The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.

(b) 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 during the life of the charter granted by this chapter. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of directors.

(c) Loans.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, or employee.

(d) Claim of Governmental Approval or Authority.—The corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the United States Government for any of its activities.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1438.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

154708
36:4009.
Apr. 6, 1988, Pub. L. 100–281, §9, 102 Stat. 74.

In subsection (a), the words "any shares of" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (b), the words "inure to the benefit of" are substituted for "inure to" for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 140505 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1405 / Section 140505: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

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) make contracts;

(4) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the corporation;

(5) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its obligations by granting security interests in its property;

(6) charge and collect membership dues; and

(7) sue and be sued.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1382.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

140505
36:824(2)–(9).
Aug. 26, 1958, Pub. L. 85–761, §§4(2)–(9), 16, 72 Stat. 856, 859.

 
36:836.
 

In this section, the text of 36:836 is omitted as executed and obsolete.

In clause (1), the word "alter" is omitted as included in "amend". The words "not inconsistent with the laws of the United States or any State in which the corporation is to operate" are omitted as unnecessary.

Clause (4) 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 object 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, or (B) otherwise limiting or controlling the ownership of property by, a corporation operating in such State" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (5), the words "for the purposes of the corporation" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its obligations by granting security interests in its property" are substituted for "issue bonds therefor, and secure the same by mortgage, deed of trust, pledge, or otherwise" to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "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.
36 U.S.C. § 220513 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2205 / Subchapter I / Section 220513: Annual amateur athlete survey
Annual amateur athlete survey
Status: in_force

(a) In General.—Not less frequently than annually, the corporation shall cause an independent third-party organization, under contract, to conduct an anonymous survey of amateur athletes who are actively engaged in amateur athletic competition with respect to—

(1) their satisfaction with the corporation and the applicable national governing body; and

(2) the behaviors, attitudes, and feelings within the corporation and the applicable national governing body relating to sexual harassment and abuse.

(b) Consultation.—A contract under subsection (a) shall require the independent third-party organization to develop the survey in consultation with the Center.

(c) Prohibition on Interference.—If the corporation or a national governing body makes any effort to undermine the independence of, introduce bias into, or otherwise influence a survey under subsection (a), such activity shall be reported immediately to Congress.

(d) Public Availability.— The corporation shall make the results of each such survey available to the public on an internet website of the corporation.

(Added Pub. L. 116–189, §6(g)(1), Oct. 30, 2020, 134 Stat. 955.)
36 U.S.C. § 80511 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 805 / Section 80511: Liability for acts of officers and agents
Liability for acts of officers and agents
Status: in_force

The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting within the scope of their authority and in accordance with the laws of the States in which it carries on its activities.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1364.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

80511
36:1609.
Dec. 4, 1980, Pub. L. 96–497, §9, 94 Stat. 2596.
36 U.S.C. § 100101 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1001 / Section 100101: Definition
Definition
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter, "State" includes the District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1364.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

100101
36:1713.
Nov. 20, 1981, Pub. L. 97–82, §14, 95 Stat. 1093.

The words "the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico" are omitted as included in "the territories and possessions of the United States".
36 U.S.C. § 120105 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1201 / Section 120105: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

The corporation has only those powers provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.

(Added Pub. L. 110–254, §1(a)(2), June 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2420.)
36 U.S.C. § 40102 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 401 / Section 40102: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America, Incorporated (in this chapter, the "corporation"), incorporated in New York, is a federally chartered corporation.

(b) Expiration of Charter.—If the corporation does not comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter expires.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1329.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

40102(a)
36:2601.
Aug. 17, 1984, Pub. L. 98–382, §§1, 15 (last sentence), 16, 98 Stat. 1343, 1345.

40102(b)
36:2614 (last sentence).
36:2615.

This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 153513 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1535 / Section 153513: Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
Status: in_force

(a) Allowable Recipients.—On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be distributed, as decided by the board of trustees, to—

(1) the United States Government, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior under section 100101(a), chapter 1003, and sections 100751(a), 100752, 100753, and 102101 of title 54, United States Code; or

(2) a State or local government to be used for a public purpose.

(b) Restriction.—A distribution under subsection (a) of this section shall be consistent with the purposes of the corporation and in compliance with the charter and bylaws.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1427; Pub. L. 109–284, §5(10), Sept. 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 1212; Pub. L. 113–287, §5(i), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3269.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

153513
36:4614.
Aug. 19, 1964, Pub. L. 88–449, §14, 78 Stat. 499.

In subsection (a), the words "the discharge of all liabilities" are substituted for "the corporation's liabilities have been satisfied" for consistency in the revised title. In clause (1), the words "as amended and supplemented" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (b), the words "and Federal and State laws" are omitted as unnecessary.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2014—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 113–287 substituted "section 100101(a), chapter 1003, and sections 100751(a), 100752, 100753, and 102101 of title 54, United States Code" for "the Act of August 25, 1916 (16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.) (known as the National Park Service Organic Act)".

2006—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 109–284 substituted "(16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.) (known as the National Park Service Organic Act)" for "(16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.), known as the National Park Service Organic Act))".
36 U.S.C. § 60103 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 601 / Section 60103: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorporation and include—

(1) perpetuating the memory of members of the 82nd Airborne Division who fought and died for this country;

(2) furthering the common bond between retired and active members of the 82nd Airborne Division;

(3) providing educational assistance in the form of college scholarships and grants to the qualified children of current and former members of the 82nd Airborne Division;

(4) promoting civic and patriotic activities; and

(5) promoting the indispensable role of airborne defense to the national security of the United States.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1345.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

60103
36:4803.
Nov. 5, 1990, Pub. L. 101–510, title XVI, §1603, 104 Stat. 1736.

Before clause (1), the word "objects" is omitted as included in "purposes".
36 U.S.C. § 21003 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 210 / Section 21003: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

(a) General.—The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation and include—

(1) securing the blessing of American democracy at every level of local, State, and national life for all United States citizens;

(2) upholding and defending the Constitution and the United States flag;

(3) fostering and perpetuating the principles of American democracy based on religious and political freedom for the individual and equal opportunity for all;

(4) fostering and enlarging equal educational opportunities, equal economic opportunities, equal justice under the law, and equal political opportunities for all United States citizens, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin;

(5) encouraging greater participation of the ethnic minority represented by the corporation in the policy-making and administrative activities of all departments, agencies, and other governmental units of local and State governments and the United States Government;

(6) combating all practices of a prejudicial or discriminatory nature in local, State, or national life which curtail, hinder, or deny to any United States citizen an equal opportunity to develop full potential as an individual; and

(7) fostering and promoting the broader knowledge and appreciation by all United States citizens of their cultural heritage and language.

(b) Corporate Function.—The corporation shall function as an educational, patriotic, civic, historical, and research organization under the laws of Texas.

(Added Pub. L. 105–354, §1(5)(A), Nov. 3, 1998, 112 Stat. 3242.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

21003(a)
36 App.:5903.
Aug. 13, 1998, Pub. L. 105–231, §§3, 8(f), 112 Stat. 1530, 1531.

21003(b)
36 App.:5908(f).
 

In clause (5), the words "United States Government" are substituted for "Federal Government" for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 22103 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 221 / Section 22103: Governing body
Governing body
Status: in_force

(a) Executive Council.—(1) The executive council is the governing body of the corporation. However, the council is subject to the directions of the corporation at its annual meetings and at any other meeting called under the constitution, bylaws, or regulations of the corporation.

(2) The council consists of a president, an honorary president, a number of vice presidents and honorary vice presidents as provided in the constitution, a secretary, a treasurer, and at least 24 additional individuals.

(b) Election and Terms.—The officers of the corporation and one-third of the other members of the council shall be elected at each annual meeting of the corporation. However, the constitution may authorize the council—

(1) to elect the secretary and the treasurer of the corporation for specified terms; and

(2) to fill vacancies until the next annual meeting.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1300.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

22103
36:343.
Sept. 20, 1950, ch. 958, §3, 64 Stat. 870.

The words "The number of members of the executive council shall initially be forty-four, and the members of the said council shall initially be the persons whose names and addresses are set forth in section 341 of this title" are omitted as obsolete.
36 U.S.C. § 30102 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 301 / Section 30102: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation are—

(1) to assist individuals throughout the United States in solving their social and economic problems and in their health and educational and character development;

(2) to promote the use, by other lay and professional agencies and workers, of the techniques of that assistance developed by the corporation; and

(3) to receive, invest, and disburse funds and hold property for the purposes of the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1314.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

30102
36:883.
Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–870, §3, 72 Stat. 1691; Nov. 11, 1977, Pub. L. 95–167, §1(b), 91 Stat. 1347.

In clause (1), the words "aid" and "of America" are omitted as unnecessary.

Clause (2) is substituted for "to promote the use of the techniques of such assistance developed by the corporation, by other lay and professional agencies and workers" for clarity.
36 U.S.C. § 21004 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 210 / Section 21004: Membership
Membership
Status: in_force

(a) Eligibility.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the bylaws and articles of incorporation.

(b) Nondiscrimination.—The terms of membership may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, or national origin.

(Added Pub. L. 105–354, §1(5)(A), Nov. 3, 1998, 112 Stat. 3243.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

21004(a)
36 App.:5905.
Aug. 13, 1998, Pub. L. 105–231, §§5, 8(g) (related to membership), 112 Stat. 1531.

21004(b)
36 App.:5908(g) (related to membership).
 

In subsection (a), the words "Except as provided in this chapter" are substituted for "Except as provided in section 5908(g) of this title" for consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (b), the words "The terms of membership" are substituted for "In establishing the conditions of membership in the corporation" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 60104 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 601 / Section 60104: Membership
Membership
Status: in_force

(a) Eligibility.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.

(b) Nondiscrimination.—The terms of membership may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, or national origin.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1346.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

60104(a)
36:4805(a).
Nov. 5, 1990, Pub. L. 101–510, title XVI, §1605(a), (b) (related to discrimination in membership), 104 Stat. 1737.

60104(b)
36:4805(b) (related to discrimination in membership).
 

In subsection (a), the words "Except as provided in this chapter" are substituted for "Subject to subsection (b) of this section" for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 170303 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1703 / Section 170303: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles of incorporation and include—

(1) upholding and defending the Constitution of the United States;

(2) collating, preserving, and encouraging the study of historical episodes, chronicles, mementos, and events pertaining to "The Day of Infamy, 7 December 1941", and in particular those memories and records of patriotic service performed by the heroic Pearl Harbor survivors and nonsurvivors;

(3) shielding from neglect the graves, past and future, of those who served at Pearl Harbor on that day;

(4) stimulating communities and political subdivisions into taking more interest in the affairs and future of the United States to keep our Nation alert;

(5) fighting unceasingly for our national security to protect the United States from enemies within and without our borders;

(6) preserving the American way of life and fostering the spirit and practice of Americanism; and

(7) instilling love of country and flag and promoting soundness of mind and body in the youth of our Nation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1442.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

170303
36:3603.
Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L. 99–119, §3, 99 Stat. 498.

Before clause (1), the word "objects" is omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 60106 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 601 / Section 60106: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1346.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

60106
36:4802.
Nov. 5, 1990, Pub. L. 101–510, title XVI, §1602, 104 Stat. 1736.

The words "and subject to the laws of such State or States" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 2114 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 21 / Section 2114: Intellectual property and related items
Intellectual property and related items
Status: in_force

(a) Authority To Use and Register Intellectual Property.—The American Battle Monuments Commission may—

(1) adopt, use, register, and license trademarks, service marks, and other marks;

(2) obtain, use, register, and license the use of copyrights consistent with section 105 of title 17;

(3) obtain, use, and license patents; and

(4) accept gifts of marks, copyrights, patents, and licenses for use by the Commission.

(b) Authority To Grant Licenses.—The Commission may grant exclusive and nonexclusive licenses in connection with any mark, copyright, patent, or license for the use of such mark, copyright or patent, except to the extent the grant of such license by the Commission would be contrary to any contract or license by which the use of the mark, copyright, or patent was obtained.

(c) Enforcement Authority.—The Commission may enforce any mark, copyright, or patent by an action in the district courts under any law providing for the protection of such marks, copyrights, or patents.

(d) Legal Representation.—The Attorney General shall furnish the Commission with such legal representation as the Commission may require under subsection (c). The Secretary of Defense shall provide representation for the Commission in administrative proceedings before the Patent and Trademark Office and Copyright Office.

(e) Irrevocability of Transfers of Copyrights to Commission.—Section 203 of title 17 shall not apply to any copyright transferred in any manner to the Commission.

(Added Pub. L. 106–117, title VI, §603(a), Nov. 30, 1999, 113 Stat. 1579.)
36 U.S.C. § 130306 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1303 / Section 130306: Restrictions
Restrictions
Status: in_force

(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 except on dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of compensation to an officer in an amount approved by the executive committee of the corporation.

(d) Loans.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, or employee. Directors who vote for or assent to making a loan to a director, officer, or employee, and officers who participate in making the loan, are jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan until it is repaid.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1375.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

130306(a)
36:642.
Aug. 4, 1955, ch. 546, §§9, 10, 12, 69 Stat. 489.

130306(b)
36:640.
 

130306(c)
36:639(a).
 

130306(d)
36:639(b).
 

In subsection (a), the words "any shares of" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (b), the words "or otherwise" 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. The words "as provided in section 645 of this title" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "This subsection does not prevent" are substituted for "Nothing in this subsection, however, shall be construed to prevent" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The reference to the "executive committee of the corporation" is retained although 36:637 and 36:638 do not create an executive committee.
36 U.S.C. § 901 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 9 / Section 901: Service flag and service lapel button
Service flag and service lapel button
Status: in_force

(a) Individuals Entitled To Display Service Flag.—A service flag approved by the Secretary of Defense may be displayed in a window of the place of residence of individuals who are members of the immediate family of an individual serving in the Armed Forces of the United States during any period of war or hostilities in which the Armed Forces of the United States are engaged.

(b) Individuals Entitled To Display Service Lapel Button.—A service lapel button approved by the Secretary may be worn by members of the immediate family of an individual serving in the Armed Forces of the United States during any period of war or hostilities in which the Armed Forces of the United States are engaged.

(c) License To Manufacture and Sell Service Flags and Service Lapel Buttons.—Any person may apply to the Secretary for a license to manufacture and sell the approved service flag, or the approved service lapel button, or both. Any person that manufactures a service flag or service lapel button without having first obtained a license, or otherwise violates this section is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $1,000.

(d) Regulations.—The Secretary may prescribe regulations necessary to carry out this section.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1267.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

901(a)
36:179.
Oct. 17, 1942, ch. 615, 56 Stat. 796; May 27, 1953, ch. 70, 67 Stat. 35.

901(b)
36:180.
 

901(c)
36:181.
 

901(d)
36:182.
 

In subsection (c), the text of 36:181 (1st sentence) is omitted as executed. The word "Thereafter" is omitted as obsolete. The words "is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of" are substituted for "shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
36 U.S.C. § 40502 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 405 / Section 40502: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation are—

(1) to form a bond of friendship and comradeship among all holders of the Medal of Honor as presented by Congress;

(2) to protect, uphold, and preserve the dignity and honor of the medal at all times and on all occasions;

(3) to protect the name of the medal and individual holders of the medal from exploitation;

(4) to provide appropriate aid to all persons to whom the medal has been awarded, their widows, or their children;

(5) to serve our country in peace as in war;

(6) to inspire and stimulate our youth to become worthy citizens of our country; and

(7) to foster and perpetuate Americanism.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1333.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

40502
36:793.
Aug. 14, 1958, Pub. L. 85–642, §3, 72 Stat. 598.

Before clause (1), the word "objects" is omitted as included in "purposes".

In clause (5), the words "we did" are omitted to avoid the grammatical construction using the first person.
36 U.S.C. § 20504 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 205 / Section 20504: Cooperation with the military
Cooperation with the military
Status: in_force

(a) Investigations, Examinations, Experiments, and Reports.—When requested by the Secretary of the Army, Air Force, or Navy, the corporation shall investigate, examine, experiment, and report on any subject in pure or applied chemistry connected with the national defense.

(b) Payments.—The actual expense of those investigations, examinations, experiments, and reports shall be paid from amounts appropriated for those purposes, but the corporation may not receive compensation for any services performed for the United States Government.

(c) Title and License.—Title to inventions and discoveries made in the course of those investigations, examinations, and experiments that the appropriate Secretary believes involve the national defense vest in the Government. The Government shall have unlimited license under other inventions and discoveries made in the course of those investigations, examinations, and experiments.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1288.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

20504
36:3204.
Aug. 25, 1937, ch. 762, §4, 50 Stat. 799.

In subsection (a), the words "When requested by the Secretary of the Army, Air Force, or Navy, the corporation" are substituted for "The American Chemical Society shall, whenever called upon by the Army, Air Force, or Navy Department" because under 10:3013, 5013, and 8013 the Secretaries are the heads of the Departments. The Secretary of the Air Force is added because of section 207 of the National Security Act of 1947 (ch. 343, 61 Stat. 502).

In subsection (b), the words "shall be paid from amounts appropriated for those purposes" are substituted for "to be paid from appropriations which may have been made for that purpose by Congress" for clarity and to eliminate unnecessary words.

In subsection (c), the words "that the appropriate Secretary believes" are substituted for "that, in the opinion of the Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary of the Air Force, or the Secretary of the Army" to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 200305 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2003 / Section 200305: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

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;

(7) sue and be sued; and

(8) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1453.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

200305
36:534(2)–(10).
Aug. 20, 1954, ch. 774, §§4(2)–(10), 18, 68 Stat. 749, 752.

 
36:548.
 

In this section, the text of 36:548 is omitted as executed and obsolete.

In clause (1), the word "alter" is omitted as unnecessary. The words "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.

Clause (5) is substituted for "take by lease, gift, purchase, grant, devise, or bequest from any public body or agency or any private corporation, association, partnership, firm, or individual and to hold absolutely or in trust for any of the purposes of the corporation 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 "for the purposes of the corporation" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its obligations by granting security interests in its property" are substituted for "issue bonds therefor, and secure the same by mortgage, deed of trust, pledge or otherwise" for consistency in the revised title. The words "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.

In clause (8), the words "any other act" are substituted for "any and all acts and things" to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "objects and" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 30503 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 305 / Section 30503: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation are patriotic, educational, social, and for service, and include—

(1) perpetuating the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., and the memory of all the men and women who have served our country as members of the Armed Forces;

(2) maintaining true allegiance to the Government of the United States;

(3) educating members of the corporation and others not to divulge military, naval, or other Government information;

(4) assisting in veterans' ceremonies;

(5) attending patriotic rallies and meetings;

(6) fostering true democracy;

(7) caring for unsupported mothers who gave their sons to the service of the Nation;

(8) aiding in bringing about recognition of the need for permanent civilian defense in each community and the need to be always alert against invasion of un-American activities;

(9) upholding the American institutions of freedom, justice, and equal rights; and

(10) defending the United States from all enemies.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1320.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

30503
36:943.
July 14, 1960, Pub. L. 86–653, §3, 74 Stat. 515.

Before clause (1), the words "The purposes of the corporation are patriotic, educational, social, and for service, and include" are substituted for "The purposes of the corporation shall be" and "the further object of this organization shall be patriotic, educational, social, and for service" for clarity.

In clause (3), the words "members of the corporation" are substituted for "our members" for clarity.

In clause (8), the words "the need for" are substituted for "the need of", and the words "in each community" are substituted for "for each community", for clarity. The words "the need" are added for clarity. The words "to be always alert" are substituted for "to ever be alert" for clarity.
36 U.S.C. § 110303 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1103 / Section 110303: Governing body
Governing body
Status: in_force

(a) Board of Directors.—(1) The board of directors is the governing body of the corporation. Between meetings of the corporation, the board is responsible for the general policies and program of the corporation. The board is responsible for the control of all funds of 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. However, the board shall have at least 36 directors.

(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, and a treasurer.

(2) The manner of election, term of office, and duties of the officers are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1369.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

110303(a)(1)
36:916(c).
Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–903, §§6, 7, 72 Stat. 1739.

110303(a)(2)
36:916(a), (b).
 

110303(b)
36:917.
 

In subsection (a)(1), the word "funds" is substituted for "finances" for consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (a)(2), the text of 36:916(a) and the word "Thereafter" are omitted as executed.
36 U.S.C. § 154711 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1547 / Section 154711: Service of process
Service of process
Status: in_force

The corporation shall comply with the law on service of process of each State in which it is incorporated and each State in which it carries on activities.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1439.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

154711
36:4004.
Apr. 6, 1988, Pub. L. 100–281, §4, 102 Stat. 73.

The words "in furtherance of its corporate purposes" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 152306 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1523 / Section 152306: Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
Status: in_force

The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name "National Music Council" and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1413.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

152306
36:676.
Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 824, §16, 70 Stat. 797.

The words "sole" and "as representing such Corporation" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 170102 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1701 / Section 170102: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation are—

(1) to preserve the great and basic truths and enduring principles on which this Nation was founded;

(2) to form a national association for the benefit of individuals who have suffered injuries or diseases of the spinal cord;

(3) to acquaint the public with the needs and problems of paraplegics;

(4) to promote medical research in the several fields connected with injuries and diseases of the spinal cord, including research in neurosurgery and orthopedics and in genitourinary and orthopedic appliances; and

(5) to advocate and foster complete and effective reconditioning programs for paraplegics, including a thorough physical reconditioning program, physiotherapy, competent walking instructions, adequate guidance (both vocational and educational), academic and vocational education (both in hospitals and in educational institutions), psychological orientation and readjustment to family and friends, and occupational therapy (both functional and diversional).

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1439.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

170102
36:1153.
Aug. 11, 1971, Pub. L. 92–93, §3, 85 Stat. 317.

Before clause (1), the word "objects" is omitted as included in "purposes".
36 U.S.C. § 150705 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1507 / Section 150705: Board of directors
Board of directors
Status: in_force

(a) General.—The board of directors is the governing body of the corporation. The board shall exercise the powers granted to the corporation.

(b) Number and Election.—The number of directors and their term of office are as provided in the bylaws, except that the board shall have at least 10 members (including ex officio members). The directors are elected from among the officers and members of the member agencies and organizations participating in the annual national conference on citizenship, by a majority vote of the agencies and organizations sending delegates to, and participating in, the conference.

(c) Meetings.—The board shall hold an annual meeting at a time and place as may be provided in the bylaws. The annual report of the board shall be presented at the annual meeting. Special meetings of the board may be called as provided in the bylaws.

(d) Executive Committee.—The board shall designate 3 of its own members, who together with the president and the 3 vice presidents constitute the executive committee. When the board is not in session, the executive committee has the powers of the board subject to the board's direction and may authorize the seal of the corporation to be affixed to all papers that require it.

(e) Executive Director and Professional Staff.—The executive committee shall select an executive director for the corporation, who shall have the qualifications and terms of employment decided by the committee. The executive director shall nominate other professional staff members, who must be approved by the executive committee.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1392.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

150705
36:438.
Aug. 13, 1953, ch. 427, §8, 67 Stat. 564.

In subsection (a), the words "From August 13, 1953, until the final session of the next following annual conference . . . shall be the persons named in section 431 of this title and such additional persons as shall be named by them. Thereafter" are omitted as obsolete.

In subsection (b), the words "one vote to each such agency and to each such organization" are omitted because section 150703(b) of the revised title already states that each of those agencies and organizations has one vote.

In subsection (c), the words "hold an annual meeting" are substituted for "meet at least once each year" for consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (d), the words "and exercise" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (e), the words "who shall have the qualifications and terms of employment decided" are substituted for "in keeping with qualifications and terms of employment adopted" for clarity and consistency.
36 U.S.C. § 123 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1 / Section 123: National Forest Products Week
National Forest Products Week
Status: in_force

(a) Designation.—The week beginning on the third Sunday in October is National Forest Products Week.

(b) Proclamation.—The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe National Forest Products Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1259.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

123(a)
36:163 (words before comma).
Sept. 13, 1960, Pub. L. 86–753, 74 Stat. 898.

123(b)
36:163 (words after comma).
 

Executive Documents

Proc. No. 8442. National Forest Products Week

Proc. No. 8442, Oct. 23, 2009, 74 F.R. 55437, provided:

America's forests have helped spur the growth and development that has been indispensable to our Nation's success. They have provided timber and water, as well as habitat for wildlife and opportunities for recreational activities. As a repository for renewable natural resources, forests have supplied the raw materials that have sustained us throughout our history. During National Forest Products Week, we recognize the value of our woodlands and commit ourselves to good stewardship and conservation practices that help us to responsibly manage our Nation's forests.

As a renewable and recyclable resource, wood is one of our Nation's most environmentally friendly building materials. Wood fiber is used throughout our daily lives, from the paper we write on to the offices where we work. We value the beauty of wood in our furniture, in our homes, and in artwork that surrounds us. Today, modern technology and stewardship practices by Federal, State, tribal, and private landowners have improved the way we manage our natural resources so that forests can meet the needs of current and future generations.

Forests are one of the foundations on which our Nation was formed; they are the backbone of our environment. This week, we recognize the value of forest products and the importance of their sustainable use to our lives.

To recognize the importance of products from our forests, the Congress, by Public Law 86–753 (36 U.S.C. 123), as amended, has designated the week beginning on the third Sunday in October of each year as National Forest Products Week and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this week.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning on the third Sunday in October of each year as National Forest Products Week. I call on all Americans to celebrate the varied uses and products of our forested lands, as well as the people who carry on the tradition of careful stewardship of these precious natural resources for generations to come.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.

Barack Obama.
36 U.S.C. § 108 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1 / Section 108: Constitution Week
Constitution Week
Status: in_force

The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation—

(1) designating September 17 through September 23 as Constitution Week; and

(2) inviting the people of the United States to observe Constitution Week, in schools, churches, and other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1256.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

108
36:159.
Aug. 2, 1956, ch. 875, 70 Stat. 932.
36 U.S.C. § 20710 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 207 / Section 20710: Service of process
Service of process
Status: in_force

The corporation shall comply with the law on service of process of each State in which it is incorporated and each State in which it carries on activities.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1290.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

20710
36:1904.
June 1, 1982, Pub. L. 97–192, §4, 96 Stat. 109.

The words "in furtherance of its corporate purposes" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 70106 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 701 / Section 70106: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1348.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

70106
36:5602.
Sept. 23, 1996, Pub. L. 104–201, title XVIII, §1802, 110 Stat. 2760.

The words "each State in which it is incorporated" are substituted for "the State of Delaware" for consistency in the revised title. The words "and subject to the laws of such State" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 140404 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1404 / Section 140404: Governing body
Governing body
Status: in_force

(a) Board of Directors.—The composition of the board of directors of the corporation, and the responsibilities of the board, are as provided in the articles of incorporation and bylaws of the corporation.

(b) Officers.—The positions of officers of the corporation, and the election of the officers, are as provided in the articles of incorporation and bylaws.

(Added Pub. L. 111–95, §1(a), Nov. 6, 2009, 123 Stat. 3002.)
36 U.S.C. § 104 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1 / Section 104: Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day
Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day
Status: in_force

(a) Designation.—The first Saturday after Labor Day is Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day.

(b) Proclamation.—The President shall issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. However, activities may be undertaken in individual States on a day other than the first Saturday after Labor Day if a manager of Federal land decides that an alternative date is more appropriate because of climatological or other factors.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1255.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

104(a)
36:169i (1st sentence).
Aug. 27, 1986, Pub. L. 99–402, §3, 100 Stat. 910; Nov. 12, 1996, Pub. L. 104–333, §806, 110 Stat. 4188.

104(b)
36:169i (last sentence).
 

In subsection (b), the words "associated with Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 170111 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1701 / Section 170111: Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
Status: in_force

On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remaining after the discharge or satisfactory provision for discharge of all liabilities shall be transferred to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to be applied to the care and comfort of paralyzed veterans.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1442.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

170111
36:1159.
Aug. 11, 1971, Pub. L. 92–93, §9, 85 Stat. 318; June 13, 1991, Pub. L. 102–54, §13(n)(5), 105 Stat. 278.

The words "dissolution or final liquidation" are substituted for "final dissolution or liquidation" for consistency in the revised title. The words "Secretary of Veterans Affairs" are substituted for "Department of Veterans Affairs" because under 38:303 the Secretary is the head of the Department.
36 U.S.C. § 137 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1 / Section 137: Police Week
Police Week
Status: in_force

The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation—

(1) designating the week in which May 15 occurs as Police Week in recognition of the service given by men and women who stand guard to protect the people of the United States through law enforcement; and

(2) inviting State and local governments and the people of the United States to observe Police Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities, including the display of the flag at halfstaff.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1261.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

137
36:167(3), (4) (related to Police Week).
Oct. 1, 1962, Pub. L. 87–726, cls. (3), (4) (related to Police Week), 76 Stat. 676; Sept. 13, 1994, Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXII, §320922(a)(1), (3), (4), 108 Stat. 2131.

In clause (1), the words "night and day" and "in our midst" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 22311 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 223 / Section 22311: Liability for acts of officers and agents
Liability for acts of officers and agents
Status: in_force

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

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

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

22311
36:3411.
Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L. 87–817, §11, 76 Stat. 932.
36 U.S.C. § 22301 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 223 / Section 22301: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(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.

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

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

22301
36:3401.
Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L. 87–817, §§1, 2, 4(1), 76 Stat. 929, 930.

 
36:3402.
36:3404(1).

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.
36 U.S.C. § 100110 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1001 / Section 100110: Service of process
Service of process
Status: in_force

The corporation shall comply with the law on service of process of each State in which it is incorporated and each State in which it carries on activities.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1366.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

100110
36:1704.
Nov. 20, 1981, Pub. L. 97–82, §4, 95 Stat. 1091.

The words "in furtherance of its corporate purposes" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 30904 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 309 / Section 30904: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

(a) General.—The corporation may—

(1) adopt and amend bylaws and regulations, including regulations for the election of associates and successors;

(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;

(3) have offices and conduct its activities in the District of Columbia and the States, territories, and possessions of the United States;

(4) acquire and own property as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;

(5) sue and be sued within the jurisdiction of the United States; and

(6) do any other act necessary to carry out this chapter and promote the purpose of the corporation.

(b) Limitations on Exercising Certain Powers.—(1) The corporation may execute mortgages and liens on the property of the corporation only if approved by a two-thirds vote of the entire executive board at a meeting called for that purpose.

(2) The corporation may dispose in any manner of the whole property of the corporation only with the written consent and affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1325.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

30904(a)
36:22 (words after 2d comma).
June 15, 1916, ch. 148, §§2 (words after 2d comma), 4 (words before semicolon), 5 (6th, last sentences), 39 Stat. 227, 228.

 
36:24 (words before semicolon).
 

30904(b)(1)
36:25 (6th sentence).
 

30904(b)(2)
36:25 (last sentence).
 

In subsection (a)(1), the word "make" is omitted as included in "adopt". The word "amend" is added for consistency in the revised title and because of 36:25 (6th sentence). The words "not inconsistent with the laws of the United States of America, or any State thereof" are omitted as unnecessary.

Subsection (a)(2) is substituted for "to adopt a seal, and the same to alter and destroy at pleasure" for consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (a)(3), the word "activities" is substituted for "business and affairs", and the words "in the District of Columbia and the States, territories, and possessions of the United States" are substituted for "within and without the District of Columbia and in the several States and Territories of the United States", for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.

Subsection (a)(4) is substituted for "hold such real and personal estate as shall be necessary for corporate purposes, and . . . receive real and personal property by gift, devise, or bequest" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The text of 36:24 (words before semicolon) is omitted as executed and obsolete.

In subsection (a)(5), the words "in courts of law and equity" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (a)(6), the words "do any other act" are substituted for "generally to do all such acts and things" for consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (b)(1), the words "to make and to amend the bylaws" are omitted as unnecessary because of subsection (a)(1) of this section. The word "execute" is substituted for "authorize and cause to be executed" to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 30105 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 301 / Section 30105: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

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.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1315.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

30105
36:884(2)–(9).
Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–870, §4(2)–(9), 72 Stat. 1691.

 
36:896.
Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–870, §16, 72 Stat. 1695; Nov. 11, 1977, Pub. L. 95–167, §1(f), 91 Stat. 1347.

In this section, the text of 36:896 is omitted as executed and obsolete.

In clause (1), the words "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.
36 U.S.C. § 200306 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2003 / Section 200306: Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
Status: in_force

The corporation and its subordinate divisions have the exclusive right to use the name "Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War". The corporation has the exclusive right to use and to allow others to use seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1454.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

200306
36:547.
Aug. 20, 1954, ch. 774, §17, 68 Stat. 752.

The words "sole" and "or refuse" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "corporation adopts" are substituted for "as it may legally adopt" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "and such emblems, seals, and badges as have heretofore been used by the Illinois corporation described in section 548 of this title and the right to which may be lawfully transferred to the corporation" are omitted as executed and obsolete.
36 U.S.C. § 70508 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 705 / Section 70508: Principal office
Principal office
Status: in_force

The corporation shall have its principal office in the District of Columbia, but may conduct its activities anywhere.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1353.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

70508
36:575(a).
Aug. 24, 1954, ch. 911, §5(a), 68 Stat. 798.

The word "anywhere" is substituted for "at any place or places in the United States, or elsewhere" to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 130109 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1301 / Section 130109: Records and inspection
Records and inspection
Status: in_force

(a) Records.—The corporation shall keep—

(1) correct and complete records of account; and

(2) minutes of the proceedings of its national conventions and council of administration.

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

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1373.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

130109
36:78l.
June 17, 1959, Pub. L. 86–47, §13, 73 Stat. 79.

In this section, the word "records" is substituted for "books and records" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.

In subsection (a)(2), the reference to the "council of administration" is retained although there is no council of administration created by 36:78e or 36:78f.
36 U.S.C. § 23112 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 231 / Section 23112: Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
Status: in_force

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 trustees, but consistent with the purposes of the corporation and in compliance with the charter and bylaws.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1314.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

23112
36:4316.
July 14, 1964, Pub. L. 88–372, §16, 78 Stat. 318.

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.
36 U.S.C. § 21110 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 211 / Section 21110: Service of process
Service of process
Status: in_force

The corporation shall comply with the law on service of process of each State in which it is incorporated and each State in which it carries on activities.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1294.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

21110
36:2404.
June 12, 1984, Pub. L. 98–314, §4, 98 Stat. 238.
36 U.S.C. § 20201 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 202 / Section 20201: Definition
Definition
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter, "State" includes the District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States.

(Added Pub. L. 105–354, §1(4)(A), Nov. 3, 1998, 112 Stat. 3239.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

20201
36 App.:5815.
Nov. 18, 1997, Pub. L. 105–85, title XV, §1516, 111 Stat. 1966.

The words "the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands" are omitted as included in "the territories and possessions of the United States".
36 U.S.C. § 154111 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1541 / Section 154111: Liability for acts of officers and agents
Liability for acts of officers and agents
Status: in_force

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

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1433.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

154111
36:1051.
Sept. 10, 1962, Pub. L. 87–655, §11, 76 Stat. 533.
36 U.S.C. § 80507 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 805 / Section 80507: Restrictions
Restrictions
Status: in_force

(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 participate in any political activity or in any manner attempt to influence legislation.

(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 during the life of the charter granted by this chapter. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of directors.

(d) Loans.—The corporation may not make a loan to any director, officer, or employee.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1363.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

80507(a)
36:1608(d).
Dec. 4, 1980, Pub. L. 96–497, §8, 94 Stat. 2596.

80507(b)
36:1608(c).
 

80507(c)
36:1608(a).
 

80507(d)
36:1608(b).
 

In subsection (a), the words "any shares of" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (b), the words "as such" are substituted for "acting as such officer or director" for consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (c), the words "inure to the benefit of" are substituted for "inure to" for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 20707 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 207 / Section 20707: Restrictions
Restrictions
Status: in_force

(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 participate in any political activity or in any manner attempt to influence legislation.

(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 during the life of the charter granted by this chapter. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of directors.

(d) Loans.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, or employee.

(e) Claim of Governmental Approval or Authority.—The corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the United States Government for any of its activities.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1289.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

20707(a)
36:1908(d).
June 1, 1982, Pub. L. 97–192, §8, 96 Stat. 110.

20707(b)
36:1908(c).
 

20707(c)
36:1908(a).
 

20707(d)
36:1908(b).
 

20707(e)
36:1908(e).
 

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.
36 U.S.C. § 152909 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1529 / Section 152909: Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status
Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status
Status: in_force

(a) Corporate Status.—The corporation shall maintain its status as a corporation incorporated under the laws of each State in which it is incorporated.

(b) Tax-Exempt Status.—The corporation shall maintain its status as an organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1421.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

152909(a)
36:2908(f).
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–561, §§8(f), 16 (1st sentence), 98 Stat. 2911, 2913.

152909(b)
36:2915 (1st sentence).
36 U.S.C. § 150401 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1504 / Section 150401: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

The National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated, a nonprofit corporation organized in the United States (referred to in this chapter as the "corporation"), is a federally chartered corporation.

(Added Pub. L. 118–31, div. E, title LI, §5103(a), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 935.)
36 U.S.C. § 153713 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1537 / Section 153713: Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
Status: in_force

On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, its assets shall be distributed as follows:

(1) All liabilities shall be paid and discharged, or adequate provision for payment and discharge shall be made.

(2) Assets held on condition requiring return or transfer on dissolution of the corporation shall be returned or transferred as required by the condition.

(3) Assets received and held subject to a limitation permitting use only for charitable, religious, benevolent, educational, or similar purposes, but not held on a condition requiring return or transfer on dissolution of the corporation, shall be transferred to one or more appropriate domestic or foreign corporations, societies, or organizations under a plan of distribution adopted as provided in this chapter.

(4) Other assets shall be distributed as provided by the articles of incorporation or bylaws to the extent that the articles or bylaws provide the distributive rights of members, or any class of members, or provide for distribution to others.

(5) Any remaining assets may be distributed to persons, societies, organizations, or domestic or foreign corporations engaged in activities not for profit, as provided in a plan of distribution adopted by the council of administration of the corporation and in compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1430.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

153713
36:1019.
Sept. 7, 1962, Pub. L. 87–650, §19, 76 Stat. 506.

Before clause (1), the word "applied" is omitted as included in "distributed" and for consistency in the revised title.

In clause (1), the word "obligations" is omitted as included in "liabilities", and the word "satisfied" is omitted as included in "discharged".

In clauses (2) and (3), the words "conveyance" and "conveyed" are omitted as included in "transfer" and "transferred", respectively.

In clause (3), the word "eleemosynary" is omitted as included in "charitable".

In clause (5), the words "and all Federal, State, and District of Columbia laws applicable thereto" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 130502 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1305 / Section 130502: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation are—

(1) to promote, develop, supervise, and voluntarily assist in all lawful ways the interest of young people who participate in Little League baseball;

(2) to help and voluntarily assist young people in developing qualities of citizenship and sportsmanship; and

(3) using the disciplines of the native American game of baseball, to teach spirit and competitive will to win, physical fitness through individual sacrifice, the values of team play, and wholesome well being through healthy social association with other youngsters under proper leadership.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1377.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

130502
36:1073.
July 16, 1964, Pub. L. 88–378, §3, 78 Stat. 325; Dec. 26, 1974, Pub. L. 93–551, 88 Stat. 1744.

Before clause (1), the word "objects" is omitted as included in "purposes".
36 U.S.C. § 21008 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 210 / Section 21008: Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status
Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status
Status: in_force

(a) Corporate Status.—The corporation shall maintain its status as a corporation incorporated under the laws of Texas.

(b) Tax-Exempt Status.—The corporation shall maintain its status as an organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

(Added Pub. L. 105–354, §1(5)(A), Nov. 3, 1998, 112 Stat. 3243.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

21008(a)
36 App.:5908(e).
Aug. 13, 1998, Pub. L. 105–231, §§8(e), 14 (related to duty to maintain status), 112 Stat. 1531, 1532.

21008(b)
36 App.:5913 (related to duty to maintain status).
 

In subsection (a), the words "organized and" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 21303 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 213 / Section 21303: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

The corporation may—

(1) adopt a constitution and bylaws; and

(2) hold property in the District of Columbia necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1295.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

21303
36:20 (2d sentence).
Jan. 4, 1889, ch. 20, (2d sentence), 25 Stat. 640; July 3, 1957, Pub. L. 85–83, §1, 71 Stat. 276.

In clause (1), the words "not inconsistent with law" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (2), the word "property" is substituted for "real and personal estate", and the word "necessary" is substituted for "so far only as may be necessary", to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "to carry out the purposes of the corporation" are substituted for "to its lawful ends" for consistency in the revised title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Tax Exemption of Real Property

Pub. L. 85–83, §2, July 3, 1957, 71 Stat. 277, provided that: "The real property situated in Square 817, in the city of Washington, District of Columbia, described as lot 23, owned, occupied, and used by the American Historical Association, is exempt from all taxation so long as the same is so owned and occupied, and not used for commercial purposes, subject to the provisions of sections 2, 3, and 5 of the Act entitled 'An Act to define the real property exempt from taxation in the District of Columbia', approved December 24, 1942 (56 Stat. 1089; D.C. Code, secs. 47–801b, 47–801c, and 47–801e)."
36 U.S.C. § 154705 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1547 / Section 154705: Governing body
Governing body
Status: in_force

(a) Board of Directors.—The board of directors and the responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation.

(b) Officers.—The officers and the election of officers are as provided in the articles of incorporation.

(c) Nondiscrimination.—The requirements for serving as a director or officer may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, or national origin.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1438.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

154705(a)
36:4006.
Apr. 6, 1988, Pub. L. 100–281, §§6, 7, 8 (related to directors and officers), 102 Stat. 74.

154705(b)
36:4007.
 

154705(c)
36:4008 (related to directors and officers).
 

In subsections (a) and (b), the words "and in conformity with the laws of the State in which it is incorporated" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 150906 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1509 / Section 150906: Restrictions
Restrictions
Status: in_force

(a) Stock and Dividends.—The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.

(b) Political Activities.—The corporation or a director, officer, or agent as such may not contribute to, support, or assist a political party or candidate for 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 during the life of the corporation or on its dissolution or final liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to an officer in an amount approved by the board of directors.

(d) Loans.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, or employee. Directors who vote for or assent to making a loan to a director, officer, or employee, and officers who participate in making the loan, are jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan until it is repaid.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1396.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

150906(a)
36:4512.
July 14, 1964, Pub. L. 88–376, §§9, 10, 12, 78 Stat. 322, 323.

150906(b)
36:4510.
 

150906(c)
36:4509(a).
 

150906(d)
36:4509(b).
 

In subsection (a), the words "any shares of" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (b), the words "duly appointed" 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.
36 U.S.C. § 22503 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 225 / Section 22503: Membership
Membership
Status: in_force

Eligibility for membership in the corporation is limited to women—

(1) who are citizens of the United States; and

(2) whose natural son or daughter, legally adopted son or daughter, or stepson or stepdaughter—

(A) served in the Armed Forces of the United States or its allies in World War I, World War II, the Korean conflict, or any subsequent war or conflict involving the United States; and

(B) was honorably discharged from that service or continues in the service.

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

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

22503
36:97.
Feb. 24, 1925, ch. 303, §7, 43 Stat. 968; Sept. 26, 1942, ch. 563, 56 Stat. 758; June 26, 1953, ch. 152, 67 Stat. 81; Apr. 12, 1974, Pub. L. 93–267, 88 Stat. 85.

In clause (2), before subclause (A), the word "natural" is substituted for "of her blood" to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "or sons", "or daughters", "or stepsons", and "or stepdaughters" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 151702 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1517 / Section 151702: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation are to—

(1) encourage, accept, and administer private gifts to promote and ensure the preservation and public accessibility of the nation's film heritage held at the Library of Congress and other public and nonprofit archives throughout the United States and the repatriation of American films from foreign archives;

(2) further the goals of the Library of Congress and the National Film Preservation Board in connection with their activities under the National Film Preservation Act of 1996 (2 U.S.C. 179l–179w); and

(3) conduct activities, alone or in cooperation with other film related institutions and organizations, to further the preservation and public accessibility of films made in the United States, particularly films not protected by private interests, for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1404; Pub. L. 110–336, §3(b)(2), Oct. 2, 2008, 122 Stat. 3728.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

151702
36:5701(b).
Oct. 11, 1996, Pub. L. 104–285, title II, §202(b), 110 Stat. 3382.

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The National Film Preservation Act of 1996, referred to in par. (2), is title I of Pub. L. 104–285, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3377, which is classified principally to section 179l et seq. of Title 2, The Congress. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 179l of Title 2 and Tables.

Amendments

2008—Par. (1). Pub. L. 110–336 substituted "United States and the repatriation of American films from foreign archives;" for "United States;".
36 U.S.C. § 151308 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1513 / Section 151308: Service of process
Service of process
Status: in_force

The corporation shall have a designated agent to receive service of process for the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1401.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

151308
36:5203(a)(4).
Oct. 26, 1992, Pub. L. 102–522, title II, §204(a)(4), 106 Stat. 3419.

The words "at all times" are omitted as unnecessary and for consistency in the revised title. The word "have" is substituted for "maintain" for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 153102 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1531 / Section 153102: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation are patriotic, historical, and educational, and include—

(1) perpetuating the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American independence by—

(A) acquiring and protecting historical spots and erecting monuments;

(B) encouraging historical research in relation to the Revolution and publishing its results;

(C) preserving documents and relics and the records of the individual services of Revolutionary soldiers and patriots; and

(D) promoting celebrations of all patriotic anniversaries;

(2) carrying out the injunction of Washington, in his farewell address to the American people, "to promote, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge," thus developing an enlightened public opinion and affording to young and old such advantages as shall develop in them the largest capacity for performing the duties of American citizens;

(3) cherishing, maintaining, and extending the institutions of American freedom;

(4) fostering true patriotism and love of country; and

(5) aiding in securing for mankind all the blessings of liberty.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1422.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

153102
36:18 (words beginning with "for patriotic").
Feb. 20, 1896, ch. 23, §1 (words beginning with "for patriotic"), 29 Stat. 8.
36 U.S.C. § 150903 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1509 / Section 150903: Membership
Membership
Status: in_force

(a) Eligibility.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the bylaws.

(b) Voting.—Each member (except an honorary or associate member) has one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of the members.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1395.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

150903
36:4506.
July 14, 1964, Pub. L. 88–376, §6, 78 Stat. 322.

In subsection (b), the words "the right to" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 220309 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2203 / Section 220309: Duty to maintain corporate status
Duty to maintain corporate status
Status: in_force

The corporation shall maintain its status as a corporation incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia or a State.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1465.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

220309
36:1216 (last sentence).
Oct. 20, 1978, Pub. L. 95–493, §16 (last sentence), 92 Stat. 1647.

The word "retain" is omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 170101 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1701 / Section 170101: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—Paralyzed Veterans of America (in this chapter, the "corporation") is a federally chartered corporation.

(b) Perpetual Existence.—Except as otherwise provided, the corporation has perpetual existence.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1439.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

170101(a)
36:1151.
Aug. 11, 1971, Pub. L. 92–93, §§1, 2, 4 (related to perpetual succession), 85 Stat. 317.

 
36:1152.
 

170101(b)
36:1154 (related to perpetual succession).
 

Subsection (a) is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary language.

Subsection (b) is substituted for "shall have perpetual succession" for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 21102 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 211 / Section 21102: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—American Gold Star Mothers, Incorporated (in this chapter, the "corporation"), incorporated in the District of Columbia, is a federally chartered corporation.

(b) Expiration of Charter.—If the corporation does not comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter expires.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1292.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

21102(a)
36:2401.
June 12, 1984, Pub. L. 98–314, §§1, 15 (last sentence), 16, 98 Stat. 237, 239.

21102(b)
36:2414 (last sentence).
36:2415.

This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 150909 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1509 / Section 150909: Statement required in audit report
Statement required in audit report
Status: in_force

The corporation shall include in the audit report statement required under section 10101(b)(1)(B) of this title a schedule of all contracts requiring payments greater than $10,000 and all payments of compensation or fees at a rate greater than $10,000 a year.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1397.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

150909
36:4514(b) (2d sentence cl. (2)).
July 14, 1964, Pub. L. 88–376, §14(b) (2d sentence cl. (2)), 78 Stat. 324.

The word "salaries" is omitted as included in "compensation".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Termination of Reporting Requirements

For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of reporting provisions in this section, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and page 203 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 40730 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 407 / Subchapter II / Section 40730: Surplus property
Surplus property
Status: in_force

The corporation may obtain surplus property from the Defense Reutilization Marketing Service to carry out the Civilian Marksmanship Program. A transfer of property to the corporation under this section shall be made without cost to the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1340.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

40730
36:5502(c).
Feb. 10, 1996, Pub. L. 104–106, title XVI, §1612(c), 110 Stat. 517.

The word "supplies" is omitted as included in "property".
36 U.S.C. § 152310 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1523 / Section 152310: Service of process
Service of process
Status: in_force

(a) District of Columbia.—The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District of Columbia to receive service of process for the corporation. Designation of the agent shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to the business address of the agent, is notice to or service on the corporation.

(b) States, Territories, and Possessions.—As a condition to the exercise of any power or privilege granted by this chapter, the corporation shall file, with the secretary of state or other designated official of each State, territory, or possession of the United States in which the corporation does business, the name and address of an agent in that State, territory, or possession on whom legal process or demands against the corporation may be served.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1414.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

152310(a)
36:665 (2d, 3d sentences).
Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 824, §§5 (2d, 3d sentences), 17, 70 Stat. 796, 797.

152310(b)
36:677.
 

In subsection (b), the words "precedent" and "granted to the Corporation" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "with the secretary of state or other designated official" are substituted for "in the office of the Secretary of State, or in the office of another appropriate officer" for consistency in the revised title. The words "post office" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 110301 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1103 / Section 110301: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—Jewish War Veterans, U.S.A., National Memorial, Incorporated (in this chapter, the "corporation"), is a federally chartered corporation.

(b) Place of Incorporation and Domicile.—The corporation is declared to be a nonprofit corporation incorporated and domiciled in the District of Columbia.

(c) Perpetual Existence.—Except as otherwise provided, the corporation has perpetual existence.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1369.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

110301
36:911.
Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–903, §§1, 2, 4(a), 72 Stat. 1738, 1739.

 
36:912.
36:914(a).

This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words. The text of 36:912 is omitted as executed and obsolete.
36 U.S.C. § 154712 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1547 / Section 154712: Liability for acts of officers and agents
Liability for acts of officers and agents
Status: in_force

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

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1439.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

154712
36:4010.
Apr. 6, 1988, Pub. L. 100–281, §10, 102 Stat. 74.
36 U.S.C. § 504 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 5 / Section 504: Installation and removal of electrical facilities
Installation and removal of electrical facilities
Status: in_force

(a) Installation.—The Mayor of the District of Columbia may allow the Inaugural Committee to install suitable overhead conductors and electrical facilities, with adequate supports. The official in charge of a park or reservation in the District of Columbia in which it is necessary to place wires shall supervise the placing and removal of those wires.

(b) Removal.—The conductors and supports shall be removed not later than 5 days after the end of the inaugural period.

(c) Indemnification.—The United States Government and the District of Columbia may not incur any expense or damage from the installation, operation, or removal of a temporary overhead conductor or electrical facility. The Inaugural Committee shall indemnify and hold harmless the District of Columbia and the appropriate department, agency, or instrumentality of the Government against any loss or damage, and against any liability arising, from any act of the Inaugural Committee or any agent, licensee, servant, or employee of the Inaugural Committee in connection with the installation, operation, or removal of a temporary overhead conductor or electrical facility.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1264.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

504(a)
36:725 (1st, 2d sentences).
Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 974, §5 (1st–3d, last sentences), 70 Stat. 1050.

 
36:730.
Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 974, §10, as added Jan. 30, 1968, Pub. L. 90–251, §4, 82 Stat. 4.

504(b)
36:725 (3d sentence).
 

504(c)
36:725 (last sentence).
 

In subsection (a), the words "lighting or other" and "for illumination or other purposes" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (c), the words "illumination or other" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "department, agency, or instrumentality" are substituted for "agency" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words "or agencies" are omitted because of 1:1. The words "in connection with the installation, operation, or removal of a temporary overhead conductor or electrical facility" are added for clarity.
36 U.S.C. § 30310 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 303 / Section 30310: Service of process
Service of process
Status: in_force

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.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1319.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

30310
36:855(b).
Aug. 27, 1958, Pub. L. 85–769, §5(b), 72 Stat. 925.

The words "at all times", "authorized", and "deemed" are omitted as unnecessary and for consistency in the revised title. The words "service of process" are substituted for "service and process" for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 150109 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1501 / Section 150109: Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status
Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status
Status: in_force

(a) Corporate Status.—The corporation shall maintain its status as a corporation incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia.

(b) Tax-Exempt Status.—The corporation shall maintain its status as an organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1387.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

150109(a)
36:2308(f).
Apr. 10, 1984, Pub. L. 98–257, §§8(f), 15 (1st sentence), 98 Stat. 128, 129.

150109(b)
36:2314 (1st sentence).
36 U.S.C. § 230502 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2305 / Section 230502: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. (in this chapter, the "corporation"), a nonprofit corporation incorporated in New York, is a federally chartered corporation.

(b) Expiration of Charter.—If the corporation does not comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter expires.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1486.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

230502(a)
36:3801.
May 23, 1986, Pub. L. 99–318, §§1, 18, 100 Stat. 474, 477.

230502(b)
36:3817.
 

In subsection (a), the words "incorporated in New York" are substituted for "organized under the laws of the State of New York", and the words "is a federally chartered corporation" are substituted for "is hereby recognized as such and is granted a charter", for consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (b), the word "restrictions" is omitted as included in "any provision of this chapter".
36 U.S.C. § 153709 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1537 / Section 153709: Records and inspection
Records and inspection
Status: in_force

(a) Records.—The corporation shall keep—

(1) correct and complete records of account; and

(2) minutes of the proceedings of its national convention.

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

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1430.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

153709
36:1014.
Sept. 7, 1962, Pub. L. 87–650, §14, 76 Stat. 505.

The word "records" is substituted for "books and records" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
36 U.S.C. § 70509 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 705 / Section 70509: Records and inspection
Records and inspection
Status: in_force

(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.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1353.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

70509
36:583.
Aug. 24, 1954, ch. 911, §13, 68 Stat. 799.

The word "records" is substituted for "books and records" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
36 U.S.C. § 220711 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2207 / Section 220711: Liability for acts of officers and agents
Liability for acts of officers and agents
Status: in_force

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

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1480.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

220711
36:1809.
Nov. 20, 1981, Pub. L. 97–83, §9, 95 Stat. 1095.
36 U.S.C. § 70101 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 701 / Section 70101: Definition
Definition
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter, "State" includes the District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1347.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

70101
36:5615.
Sept. 23, 1996, Pub. L. 104–201, title XVIII, §1816, 110 Stat. 2762.

The words "the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands" are omitted as included in "the territories and possessions of the United States".
36 U.S.C. § 21006 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 210 / Section 21006: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.

(Added Pub. L. 105–354, §1(5)(A), Nov. 3, 1998, 112 Stat. 3243.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

21006
36 App.:5902.
Aug. 13, 1998, Pub. L. 105–231, §2, 112 Stat. 1530.

The words "each State in which it is incorporated" are substituted for "the State of Texas" for consistency in the revised title. The words "and subject to the laws of the State of Texas" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 190110 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1901 / Section 190110: Service of process
Service of process
Status: in_force

(a) District of Columbia.—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 is notice to or service on the corporation.

(b) States, Territories, and Possessions.—As a condition to the exercise of any power or privilege granted by this chapter, the corporation shall file, with the secretary of state or other designated official of each State, territory, or possession of the United States in which a subordinate department or local chapter is organized, the name and address of an agent in that State, territory, or possession on whom legal process or demands against the corporation may be served.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1448.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

190110(a)
36:236 (2d, last sentences).
June 30, 1950, ch. 431, §§16 (2d, last sentences), 17, 64 Stat. 315.

190110(b)
36:237.
 

In subsection (b), the words "precedent" and "or conferred" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "with the secretary of state or other designated official" are substituted for "in the office of the secretary of state, or similar officer" for consistency in the revised title. The words "post office" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 152407 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1524 / Section 152407: Provision and acceptance of support by Librarian of Congress
Provision and acceptance of support by Librarian of Congress
Status: in_force

(a) Provision by Librarian.—(1) The Librarian may provide personnel, facilities, and other administrative services to the corporation. Administrative services may include reimbursement of expenses under section 152403(f).

(2) The corporation shall reimburse the Librarian for support provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection. Amounts reimbursed shall be deposited in the Treasury to the credit of the appropriations then current and chargeable for the cost of providing the support.

(b) Acceptance by Librarian.—The Librarian may accept, without regard to chapters 33 and 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5 and related regulations, the services of the corporation and its directors, officers, and employees as volunteers in performing functions authorized under this chapter, without compensation from the Library of Congress.

(Added Pub. L. 106–474, title II, §201(a), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2094.)
36 U.S.C. § 70708 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 707 / Section 70708: Nonapplication of audit requirements
Nonapplication of audit requirements
Status: in_force

The audit requirements of section 10101 of this title do not apply to the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1355.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

70708
(no source).
 

This section is added to except Frederick Douglass Memorial and Historical Association from the application of section 10101 of the revised title, restating 36:1101–1103, which imposes audit requirements on certain federally chartered corporations. The Association is not included in the list of corporations set out in 36:1101 to which the audit requirements apply.
36 U.S.C. § 240107 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2401 / Section 240107: Restrictions
Restrictions
Status: in_force

(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 otherwise participate in any political activity or in any manner attempt to influence legislation.

(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 during the life of the charter granted by this chapter. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of directors.

(d) Loans.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, or employee.

(e) Claim of Governmental Approval or Authority.—The corporation may not claim the approval or the authority of the United States Government for any of its activities.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1489.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

240107(a)
36:3108(d).
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–584, §8, 98 Stat. 3098.

240107(b)
36:3108(c).
 

240107(c)
36:3108(a).
 

240107(d)
36:3108(b).
 

240107(e)
36:3108(e).
 

In subsection (a), the words "any shares of" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (b), the words "as such" are substituted for "thereof" for consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (c), the words "inure to the benefit of" are substituted for "inure" for consistency in the revised title. The words "This subsection does not prevent" are substituted for "Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prevent" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 130507 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1305 / Section 130507: Restrictions
Restrictions
Status: in_force

(a) Stock and Dividends.—The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.

(b) Political Activities.—The corporation or a director, officer, or agent as such may not contribute to, support, or assist any political party or candidate for office.

(c) Distribution of Income or Assets.—The income and assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director, officer, or member during the life of the corporation or on its dissolution or final liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to an officer in an amount approved by the board of directors.

(d) Loans.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, or employee. Directors who vote for or assent to making a loan to a director, officer, or employee, and officers who participate in making the loan, are jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan until it is repaid.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1378.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

130507(a)
36:1082.
July 16, 1964, Pub. L. 88–378, §§9, 10, 12, 78 Stat. 327.

130507(b)
36:1080.
 

130507(c)
36:1079(a).
 

130507(d)
36:1079(b).
 

In subsection (a), the words "any shares of" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (b), the words "or otherwise" 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. The words "This subsection does not prevent" are substituted for "Nothing in this subsection, however, shall be construed to prevent" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 220112 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2201 / Section 220112: Service of process
Service of process
Status: in_force

(a) District of Columbia.—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.

(b) States, Territories, and Possessions.—The corporation shall file, with the secretary of state or other designated official of each State, territory, or possession of the United States in which the corporation or a council, organization, chapter, or affiliate may have activities, the name and address of an agent in that State, territory, or possession on whom legal process or demands against the corporation may be served.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1462.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

220112(a)
36:1309(b).
Dec. 29, 1979, Pub. L. 96–165, §9(b), (c), 93 Stat. 1271.

220112(b)
36:1309(c).
 

In subsection (b), the words "with the secretary of state or other designated official" are substituted for "in the office of the secretary" for clarity and consistency in the revised title. The words "local, State, or regional", "post office", and "authorized" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "in that State, territory, or possession" are added (the 2d time they appear), and the words "legal process" are substituted for "local process", for clarity and consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 170506 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1705 / Section 170506: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1445.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

170506
36:2502.
July 23, 1984, Pub. L. 98–372, §2, 98 Stat. 1239.

The words "and subject to the laws of such State or States" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 230510 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2305 / Section 230510: Records and inspection
Records and inspection
Status: in_force

(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.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1487.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

230510
36:3811.
May 23, 1986, Pub. L. 99–318, §11, 100 Stat. 475.

The word "records" is substituted for "books and records" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words "Nothing in this section shall be construed to contravene any applicable State law" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 153703 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1537 / Section 153703: Membership
Membership
Status: in_force

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. Eligibility for membership is limited to—

(1) women who are the wives, mothers, daughters, and sisters of Union soldiers, sailors, and marines; and

(2) other loyal women who have not given aid or comfort to the enemies of the United States of America.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1428.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

153703
36:1005.
Sept. 7, 1962, Pub. L. 87–650, §5, 76 Stat. 503.

Before clause (1), the words "is limited to" are substituted for "shall be" for clarity.
36 U.S.C. § 170502 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1705 / Section 170502: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—Polish Legion of American Veterans, U.S.A. (in this chapter, the "corporation"), a nonprofit corporation incorporated in Illinois, is a federally chartered corporation.

(b) Expiration of Charter.—If the corporation does not comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter expires.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1445.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

170502(a)
36:2501.
July 23, 1984, Pub. L. 98–372, §§1, 15 (last sentence), 16, 98 Stat. 1239, 1241.

170502(b)
36:2514 (last sentence).
36:2515.

This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 21706 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 217 / Section 21706: Political activities
Political activities
Status: in_force

The corporation shall be nonpolitical and may not promote the candidacy of an individual seeking public office.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1298.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

21706
36:46.
Sept. 16, 1919, ch. 59, §6, 41 Stat. 285.

The words "as an organization" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 20305 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 203 / Section 20305: Annual meeting
Annual meeting
Status: in_force

The corporation shall hold an annual meeting at a place in the United States as may be designated.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1287.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

20305
36:4204 (related to meeting).
Apr. 17, 1916, ch. 77, §4 (related to meeting), 39 Stat. 51.
36 U.S.C. § 152704 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1527 / Section 152704: Membership
Membership
Status: in_force

Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the bylaws.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1418.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

152704
36:1505.
Dec. 2, 1980, Pub. L. 96–489, §5, 94 Stat. 2553.
36 U.S.C. § 152304 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1523 / Section 152304: Governing body
Governing body
Status: in_force

(a) General.—(1) The board of directors is the governing body of the corporation. The board may be known as an Executive Committee.

(2) The board shall consist of at least 10 individuals who shall be representative of members of the corporation or other individuals selected by the members of the corporation. The directors shall be elected by the members of the corporation annually or at another regular interval as provided in the bylaws of the corporation.

(b) Officers.—The officers of the corporation are a chairman of the board, a president, one or more vice presidents, a secretary, a treasurer, and assistant officers the board designates. The officers shall perform the duties and have the powers provided in the bylaws and by the board.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1413.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

152304(a)
36:667.
Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 824, §§7, 8, 70 Stat. 796.

152304(b)
36:668.
 

In subsection (a)(1), the words "and referred to" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (a)(2), the words "at another regular interval as provided" are substituted for "at such other regular intervals as may be specified" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.

In subsection (b), the words "from time to time" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 153702 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1537 / Section 153702: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation are—

(1) to perpetuate the memory of the Grand Army of the Republic, as the National Woman's Relief Corps is its auxiliary and was organized at its request in 1883, and of the men who saved the Union in 1861 to 1865;

(2) to assist in every practicable way in preserving, and making available for research, documents and records pertaining to the Grand Army of the Republic and its members;

(3) to cooperate in doing honor to all those who have served our country patriotically in any war;

(4) to teach patriotism, the duties of citizenship, the true history of our country, and the love and honor of our flag;

(5) to oppose every tendency or movement that would weaken loyalty to, destroy, or impair our constitutional Union; and

(6) to inculcate and broadly sustain the American principles of representative government, equal rights, and impartial justice for all.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1428.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

153702
36:1003.
Sept. 7, 1962, Pub. L. 87–650, §3, 76 Stat. 503.

In clause (5), the words "destroy, or impair" are substituted for "make for the destruction or impairment of" to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 30309 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 303 / Section 30309: Records and inspection
Records and inspection
Status: in_force

(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, directors, and officers.

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

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1319.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

30309
36:863.
Aug. 27, 1958, Pub. L. 85–769, §13, 72 Stat. 926.

The word "records" is substituted for "books and records" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
36 U.S.C. § 40105 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 401 / Section 40105: Governing body
Governing body
Status: in_force

(a) Board of Directors.—The board of directors and the responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation.

(b) Officers.—The officers and the election of officers are as provided in the articles of incorporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1330.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

40105(a)
36:2606.
Aug. 17, 1984, Pub. L. 98–382, §§6, 7, 98 Stat. 1344.

40105(b)
36:2607.
 

The words "and in conformity with the laws of the State or States in which it is incorporated" in 36:2606 and "and in conformity with the laws of the State or States wherein it is incorporated" in 36:2607 are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 151305 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1513 / Section 151305: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

(a) General.—The corporation may—

(1) adopt a constitution and bylaws;

(2) adopt a seal which shall be judicially noticed; and

(3) do any other act necessary to carry out this chapter.

(b) Powers as Trustee.—To carry out its purposes, the corporation has the usual powers of a corporation acting as a trustee in Maryland, including the power—

(1) to accept, receive, solicit, hold, administer, and use any gift, devise, or bequest, either absolutely or in trust, of property or any income from or other interest in the property;

(2) unless otherwise required by the instrument of transfer, to sell, donate, lease, invest, or otherwise dispose of any property or income from the property;

(3) to make contracts and other arrangements with public agencies and private organizations and persons and to make payments necessary to carry out its functions;

(4) to sue and be sued; and

(5) to do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1400; Pub. L. 105–354, §1(9), Nov. 3, 1998, 112 Stat. 3244.)

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Pub. L. 105–225

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

151305(a)
36:5202(g)(1)(B), (C).
Oct. 26, 1992, Pub. L. 102–522, title II, §§203(g)(1)(B), (C), 204(b), (c)(1), (2) (words before 2d comma), (3)–(5), 106 Stat. 3418, 3419.

 
36:5203(b).
 

151305(b)
36:5203(c)(1), (2) (words before 2d comma), (3)–(5).
 

Subsection (a)(1) is substituted for 36:5202(g)(1)(B) for consistency in the revised title. The words "consistent with this chapter" are omitted as unnecessary.

Subsection (a)(2) is substituted for 36:5203(b) for consistency in the revised title.

Subsection (a)(3) is substituted for 36:5202(g)(1)(C) for consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (b), before clause (1), the words "under section 5201 of this title" and "in addition to the powers otherwise given it under this chapter" are omitted as unnecessary. In clause (1), the words "real or personal" are omitted as unnecessary and for consistency in the revised title. In clause (4), the words "and complain and defend itself in any court of competent jurisdiction" are omitted as unnecessary. In clause (5), the words "any other act" are substituted for "any and all acts" to eliminate unnecessary words.

Pub. L. 105–354

This amends section 151305(b) of title 36 to correct an inconsistency in the revised title.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1998—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–354 struck out "the State of" before "Maryland" in introductory provisions.
36 U.S.C. § 22709 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 227 / Section 22709: Records and inspection
Records and inspection
Status: in_force

(a) Records.—The corporation shall keep—

(1) correct and complete records of account;

(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, executive committee, and committees having any of the authority of its executive committee; and

(3) at its registered or principal office, a record of the names and addresses of its members entitled to vote.

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

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1308.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

22709
36:67m.
July 23, 1947, ch. 298, §14, 61 Stat. 408.

The word "records" is substituted for "books and records" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
36 U.S.C. § 152509 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1525 / Section 152509: Records and inspection
Records and inspection
Status: in_force

(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.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1417.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

152509
36:474.
Aug. 13, 1953, ch. 429, §14, 67 Stat. 573.

In this section, the word "records" is substituted for "books and records" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
36 U.S.C. § 2107 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 21 / Section 2107: National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
Status: in_force

With the consent of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the American Battle Monuments Commission may build works of architecture and art in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1274.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

2107
36:125a.
June 24, 1954, ch. 359, §101 (1st proviso in last par. under heading "American Battle Monuments Commission"), 68 Stat. 275.

The words "Secretary of Veterans Affairs" are substituted for "Secretary of the Army" because of section 6 of the National Cemeteries Act of 1973 (Public Law 93–43, 38 U.S.C. 2404 note), which transferred jurisdiction over and responsibility for the national cemeteries (with certain exceptions) from the Secretary of the Army to the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs. The words "as may be determined by the Commission" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 121 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1 / Section 121: National Disability Employment Awareness Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Status: in_force

(a) Designation.—October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

(b) Ceremonies.—Appropriate ceremonies shall be held throughout the United States during National Disability Employment Awareness Month to enlist public support for, and interest in, the employment of workers with disabilities who are otherwise qualified. Governors, mayors, heads of other governmental entities, and interested organizations and individuals are invited to participate in the ceremonies.

(c) Proclamation.—The President is requested to issue each year a suitable proclamation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1258.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

121(a)
36:155 (1st par. 1st sentence).
Aug. 11, 1945, ch. 363, 59 Stat. 530; Oct. 8, 1970, Pub. L. 91–442, 84 Stat. 914; Nov. 7, 1988, Pub. L. 100–630, title III, §301(a), 102 Stat. 3315.

121(b)
36:155 (1st par. last sentence).
36:155 (last par. words after 1st comma).

121(c)
36:155 (last par. words before 1st comma).
 

In subsection (b), the words "of States" and "of cities" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "governmental entities" are substituted for "instrumentalities of government" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words "as well as leaders of industry, educational and religious groups, labor, veterans, women, farm, scientific and professional, and all other" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 154509 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1545 / Section 154509: Records and inspection
Records and inspection
Status: in_force

(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.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1436.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

154509
36:2810.
Oct. 19, 1984, Pub. L. 98–520, §10, 98 Stat. 2429.

In this section, the word "records" is substituted for "books and records" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words "Nothing in this section shall be construed to contravene any applicable State law" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (a)(2), the words "proceedings of" are substituted for "proceeding of the corporation involving" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 70905 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 709 / Section 70905: National officers
National officers
Status: in_force

(a) Composition.—There shall be not less than 6 national student officers of the FFA, including a student president, 4 student vice presidents (each representing regions as provided in the constitution or bylaws of the corporation), and a student secretary.

(b) Election.—The national officers of the corporation shall be elected annually by a majority vote of the delegates assembled in the annual national convention from among qualified members of the corporation.

(c) Vote at National Convention.—Each qualified delegate has one vote at the annual national convention.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1357; Pub. L. 116–7, §6, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 480.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

70905
36:277.
Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, §7, 64 Stat. 565.

In subsection (c), the words "Secretary of Education" and "Department of Education" are substituted for "Chief of the Agricultural Education Service, Office of Education, Federal Security Agency" and "that service", respectively, in section 7(c) of the Act of August 30, 1950 (ch. 823, 64 Stat. 565), because of sections 5 and 8 of Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1953 (5 App. U.S.C.) and 20:3441 and 3507. In clause (3), the reference to the Vocational Education Act of 1946 (ch. 541, 49 Stat. 1488) is omitted because that Act was repealed by section 103 of the Act of October 16, 1968 (Public Law 90–576, 82 Stat. 1091).

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–7, §6(1), amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "The national officers of the corporation are a student president, four student vice presidents (one from each of four regions of the United States established in the bylaws for purposes of administration of the corporation), a student secretary, an executive secretary, a treasurer, and a national advisor."

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–7, §6(4), struck out ", except that—" in introductory provisions and pars. (1) to (3) which related to the national advisor, executive secretary, and treasurer, respectively.

Pub. L. 116–7, §6(2), (3), redesignated subsec. (c) as (b) and struck out former subsec. (b) which read as follows: "Board of Student Officers.—The national student officers of the corporation comprise a board of student officers. The board of student officers shall advise and make recommendations to the board of directors about the activities and business of the corporation."

Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 116–7, §6(3), redesignated subsec. (d) as (c). Former subsec. (c) redesignated (b).
36 U.S.C. § 140706 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1407 / Section 140706: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in the State in which it is incorporated.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1385.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

140706
36:5002.
Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L. 102–484, title XVIII, §1802, 106 Stat. 2581.

The words "and subject to the laws of such State" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 133 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1 / Section 133: National Transportation Week
National Transportation Week
Status: in_force

The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation—

(1) designating the week that includes the third Friday of May as National Transportation Week; and

(2) inviting the people of the United States to observe National Transportation Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities as a tribute to the men and women who, night and day, move goods and individuals throughout the United States.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1260.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

133
36:166.
May 14, 1962, Pub. L. 87–449, 76 Stat. 69.
36 U.S.C. § 200104 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2001 / Section 200104: Restrictions
Restrictions
Status: in_force

(a) Profit.—The corporation may not operate for profit.

(b) Use of Earnings.—Earnings generated by the corporation may be used only for the purposes provided in section 200102 of this title.

(c) Use of Property.—Property held by the corporation, and the proceeds from the property, may be used only for the purposes provided in section 200102 of this title.

(d) Parks in the District of Columbia.—The corporation may not occupy any park in the District of Columbia.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1452.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

200104(a)
36:5401 (3d sentence words before "and any earnings").
Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 876, §1 (2d sentence proviso, 3d sentence, last sentence proviso), 31 Stat. 1453; June 29, 1938, ch. 796, 52 Stat. 1226.

200104(b)
36:5401 (3d sentence words beginning with "and any earnings").
 

200104(c)
36:5401 (2d sentence proviso).
 

200104(d)
36:5401 (last sentence proviso).
 

In subsection (b), the words "earnings generated by the corporation" are substituted for "any earnings and/or surplus funds that may be created through any of its educational or scientific activities" to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "may be used only for the purposes provided in section 200102 of this title" are substituted for "shall be available only for the further accomplishment of the corporation's stated purposes" for clarity and for consistency in the revised section.

In subsection (c), the words "Property held by the corporation" are substituted for "all property so held" for clarity. The words "may be used only for the purposes provided in section 200102 of this title" are substituted for "shall be held and used solely for the purposes set forth in this chapter" for clarity and for consistency in the revised section.

In subsection (d), the words "District of Columbia" are substituted for "city of Washington" for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 704 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 7 / Section 704: Activities
Activities
Status: in_force

In cooperation with appropriate State and local government authorities, each Federal land management agency shall plan for and carry out activities on Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day that—

(1) encourage continuing public and private sector cooperation in preserving the beauty and safety of areas within the jurisdiction of the agency;

(2) increase citizens' sense of ownership and community pride in those areas;

(3) reduce litter on Federal lands, along trails and waterways, and within those areas; and

(4) maintain and improve trails, recreation areas, waterways, and facilities.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1267.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

704
36:169i–1(b).
Aug. 27, 1986, Pub. L. 99–402, §4(b), 100 Stat. 911; Nov. 12, 1996, Pub. L. 104–333, §806, 110 Stat. 4188.

In this section, before clause (1), the word "county" is omitted as unnecessary. The word "authorities" is substituted for "agencies" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
36 U.S.C. § 152904 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1529 / Section 152904: Membership
Membership
Status: in_force

(a) Eligibility.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.

(b) Nondiscrimination.—The terms of membership may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1420.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

152904(a)
36:2905 (words before 3d comma).
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–561, §5 (words before 3d comma, words after 3d comma related to discrimination in membership), 98 Stat. 2911.

152904(b)
36:2905 (words after 3d comma related to discrimination in membership).
36 U.S.C. § 190106 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1901 / Section 190106: Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
Status: in_force

The corporation and its subordinate departmental subdivisions and local chapters have the exclusive right to use the name "Reserve Officers Association of the United States" and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1448.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

190106
36:238.
June 30, 1950, ch. 431, §18, 64 Stat. 315.

The words "sole", "to have, and", "in carrying out its object and purpose", and "lawfully" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 154103 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1541 / Section 154103: Membership
Membership
Status: in_force

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.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1432.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

154103
36:1046.
Sept. 10, 1962, Pub. L. 87–655, §6, 76 Stat. 532.
36 U.S.C. § 2310 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 23 / Section 2310: Authorization of appropriations
Authorization of appropriations
Status: in_force

To carry out the purposes of this chapter, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, none of the funds authorized to carry out this chapter may be made available for construction. Authority to enter into contracts and to make payments under this chapter, using funds authorized to be appropriated under this chapter, shall be effective only to the extent, and in such amounts, as provided in advance in appropriations Acts.

(Added Pub. L. 106–292, §1, Oct. 12, 2000, 114 Stat. 1034.)
36 U.S.C. § 135 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1 / Section 135: Parents' Day
Parents' Day
Status: in_force

(a) Designation.—The fourth Sunday in July is Parents' Day.

(b) Recognition.—All private citizens, organizations, and Federal, State, and local governmental and legislative entities are encouraged to recognize Parents' Day through proclamations, activities, and educational efforts in furtherance of recognizing, uplifting, and supporting the role of parents in bringing up their children.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1261.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

135(a)
36:142c.
Oct. 14, 1994, Pub. L. 103–362, 108 Stat. 3465.

135(b)
36:142c–1.
 

In subsection (b), the word "entities" is substituted for "bodies" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
36 U.S.C. § 20905 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 209 / Section 20905: Governing body
Governing body
Status: in_force

(a) Board of Directors.—The board of directors and the responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation.

(b) Officers.—The officers and the election of officers are as provided in the articles of incorporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1291.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

20905(a)
36:2106.
Aug. 10, 1982, Pub. L. 97–234, §§6, 7, 96 Stat. 262.

20905(b)
36:2107.
 

The words "and in conformity with the laws of the State or States in which it is incorporated" in 36:2106 and "and in conformity with the laws of the State or States wherein it is incorporated" in 36:2107 are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 20205 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 202 / Section 20205: Governing body
Governing body
Status: in_force

(a) Board of Directors.—The board of directors and the responsibilities of the board are as provided in the bylaws and articles of incorporation.

(b) Officers.—The officers and the election of officers are as provided in the bylaws and articles of incorporation.

(c) Nondiscrimination.—The requirements for serving as a director or officer may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, or national origin.

(Added Pub. L. 105–354, §1(4)(A), Nov. 3, 1998, 112 Stat. 3240.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

20205(a)
36 App.:5806.
Nov. 18, 1997, Pub. L. 105–85, title XV, §§1506, 1507, 1508(g) (related to directors and officers), 111 Stat. 1964, 1965.

20205(b)
36 App.:5807.
 

20205(c)
36 App.:5808(g) (related to directors and officers).
 

In subsections (a) and (b), the words "Except as provided in section 5808(g) of this title" and "and in conformity with the laws of the District of Columbia" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (c), the words "The requirements for serving as a director or officer" are substituted for "in determining the requirements for serving on the board of directors or as an officer of the association" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The word "disability" is substituted for "handicap" for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 21304 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 213 / Section 21304: Annual meeting
Annual meeting
Status: in_force

The corporation may hold its annual meeting in a place the members of the corporation select.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1295.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

21304
36:20 (3d sentence words after 2d comma).
Jan. 4, 1889, ch. 20, (3d sentence words after 2d comma), 25 Stat. 640.

The words "members of the corporation" are substituted for "said incorporators" to reflect the probable intent.
36 U.S.C. § 90112 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 901 / Section 90112: Annual report
Annual report
Status: in_force

As soon as practicable after the end of each fiscal year, the foundation shall submit a report to the Commission, the President, and Congress on the activities of the foundation during the prior fiscal year, including a complete statement of its receipts, expenditures, and investments. Such report shall contain information gathered from participating secondary school students describing the nature of the work they performed in assisting local election officials and the value they derived from the experience of educating participants about the electoral process.

(Added Pub. L. 107–252, title VI, §601(a), Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1721, §152612; renumbered §90112, Pub. L. 113–237, §3(c)(6)(B), Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 2840.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2014—Pub. L. 113–237 renumbered section 152612 of this title as this section.
36 U.S.C. § 21011 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 210 / Section 21011: Liability for acts of officers and agents
Liability for acts of officers and agents
Status: in_force

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

(Added Pub. L. 105–354, §1(5)(A), Nov. 3, 1998, 112 Stat. 3244.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

21011
36 App.:5909.
Aug. 13, 1998, Pub. L. 105–231, §9, 112 Stat. 1532.

The words "officers and agents" are substituted for "officers, directors, employees, and agents" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 30301 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 303 / Section 30301: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—Blinded Veterans Association (in this chapter, the "corporation") is a federally chartered corporation.

(b) Perpetual Existence.—Except as otherwise provided, the corporation has perpetual existence.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1317.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

30301
36:851.
Aug. 27, 1958, Pub. L. 85–769, §§1, 2, 72 Stat. 922.

 
36:852.
 

This section is substituted for the source provision for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary and executed words.

The text of 36:852 is omitted as executed and obsolete.
36 U.S.C. § 20506 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 205 / Section 20506: Annual report
Annual report
Status: in_force

Not later than December 1 of each year, the corporation shall submit a report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior calendar year, including a complete statement of its receipts and expenditures. The report may not be printed as a public document.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1288.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

20506
36:3208.
Aug. 25, 1937, ch. 762, §8, 50 Stat. 800; Aug. 30, 1964, Pub. L. 88–504, §4(38), 78 Stat. 638.

The words "proceedings and" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 70308 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 703 / Section 70308: Duty to maintain tax-exempt status
Duty to maintain tax-exempt status
Status: in_force

The corporation shall maintain its status as an organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1350.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

70308
36:2214 (1st sentence).
Jan. 8, 1983, Pub. L. 97–427, §15 (1st sentence), 96 Stat. 2267.
36 U.S.C. § 200106 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2001 / Section 200106: Nonapplication of audit requirements
Nonapplication of audit requirements
Status: in_force

The audit requirements of section 10101 of this title do not apply to the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1452.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

200106
(no source).
 

The section is added to except the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists from the application of section 10101 of the revised title, restating 36:1101-1103, which imposes audit requirements on certain federally chartered corporations. The Society is not included in the list of corporations set out in 36:1101 to which the audit requirements apply.
36 U.S.C. § 110106 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1101 / Section 110106: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1367.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

110106
36:2702.
Aug. 21, 1984, Pub. L. 98–391, §2, 98 Stat. 1358.

The words "and subject to the laws of such State or States" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 140511 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1405 / Section 140511: Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
Status: in_force

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.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1384.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

140511
36:835.
Aug. 26, 1958, Pub. L. 85–761, §15, 72 Stat. 859.

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.
36 U.S.C. § 30905 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 309 / Section 30905: Exclusive right to emblems, badges, marks, and words
Exclusive right to emblems, badges, marks, and words
Status: in_force

The corporation has the exclusive right to use emblems, badges, descriptive or designating marks, and words or phrases the corporation adopts. This section does not affect any vested rights.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1326.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

30905
36:27.
June 15, 1916, ch. 148, §7, 39 Stat. 228.

The word "sole" is omitted as included in "exclusive". The words "to have and" and "in carrying out its purposes" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "the corporation adopts" are substituted for "now or heretofore used by the Boy Scouts" for consistency in the revised title. The words "in carrying out its program" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "This section does not affect any vested rights" are substituted for "it being distinctly and definitely understood, however, that nothing in this chapter shall interfere or conflict with established or vested rights" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 20503 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 205 / Section 20503: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

The corporation may—

(1) adopt a constitution, bylaws, and regulations;

(2) fill vacancies;

(3) provide for the election of members and the division of those members into classes;

(4) receive property, hold the property absolutely or in trust, invest and manage the property, and use the property and income arising from it to carry out the purposes of the corporation; and

(5) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1287.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

20503
36:3203 (1st sentence).
Aug. 25, 1937, ch. 762, §§3 (1st sentence), 5, 50 Stat. 799.

 
36:3205.
 

Before clause (1), the word "may" is substituted for "shall have power to" in 36:3203 and "be, and the same is hereby, authorized and empowered to" in 36:3205 for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.

In clause (1), the word "adopt" is substituted for "make" for consistency in the revised title. The word "regulations" is substituted for "rules, and regulations" to avoid redundancy. The words "its own organization" are omitted as included in "constitution, bylaws, and regulations".

In clause (2), the words "created by death, resignation, or otherwise" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (4), the words "by devise, bequest, donation, or otherwise, either real or personal" and "reinvest" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "use . . . to carry out the purposes of the corporation" are substituted for "apply . . . to the objects of its creation" for clarity and consistency.

Clause (5) is substituted for "all other matters needful and useful to promote the objects of the society" for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 31111 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 311 / Section 31111: Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
Status: in_force

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.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1329.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

31111
36:705.
Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 976, §15, 70 Stat. 1056.

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.
36 U.S.C. § 152903 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1529 / Section 152903: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorporation and include a continuing commitment, on a national basis—

(1) to conduct, record, and publish the results of research on the history and deeds of the American colonists;

(2) to publish the memoirs of American colonists;

(3) to erect memorials to commemorate the history and deeds of the American colonists;

(4) to promote respect and admiration for the institutions, laws, and flag of the United States;

(5) to engage in mutual improvement and educational activities;

(6) to establish scholarships to assist needy and deserving students and to promote the improvement of educational institutions;

(7) to engage in volunteer service and make contributions to veterans hospitals; and

(8) to perform other charitable activities, including the national presidents' projects, as may be provided in the articles of incorporation or bylaws of the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1420; Pub. L. 105–354, §1(10), Nov. 3, 1998, 112 Stat. 3244.)

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Pub. L. 105–225

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

152903
36:2903.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–561, §3, 98 Stat. 2910.

Before clause (1), the words "objects" and "for which the corporation is organized" are omitted as unnecessary.

Clauses (6)–(8) restate 36:2903(6) as 3 clauses for clarity.

Pub. L. 105–354

This amends section 152903(8) of title 36 to correct an inconsistency in the revised title.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1998—Par. (8). Pub. L. 105–354 substituted "corporation" for "Corporation".
36 U.S.C. § 508 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 5 / Section 508: Enforcement
Enforcement
Status: in_force

The Mayor of the District of Columbia, or other official having jurisdiction in the premises, shall enforce this chapter, take necessary precautions to protect the public, and ensure that the pavement of any street, sidewalk, avenue, or alley disturbed or damaged is restored to its prior condition.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1265.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

508
36:725 (4th sentence).
Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 974, §5 (4th sentence), 70 Stat. 1050.

 
36:730.
Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 974, §10, as added Jan. 30, 1968, Pub. L. 90–251, §4, 82 Stat. 4.
36 U.S.C. § 210305 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2103 / Section 210305: Governing body
Governing body
Status: in_force

(a) Board of Directors.—The board of directors and the responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation.

(b) Officers.—The officers and the election of officers are as provided in the articles of incorporation.

(c) Nondiscrimination.—The requirements for holding office in the corporation may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1457.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

210305(a)
36:3006.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–565, §§5 (words after 3d comma related to discrimination in holding office), 6, 7, 98 Stat. 2920, 2921.

210305(b)
36:3007.
 

210305(c)
36:3005 (words after 3d comma related to discrimination in holding office).
 

The words "and in conformity with the laws of the State or States in which it is incorporated" in 36:3006 and "and in conformity with the laws of the State or States wherein it is incorporated" in 36:3007 are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 154709 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1547 / Section 154709: Duty to maintain tax-exempt status
Duty to maintain tax-exempt status
Status: in_force

The corporation shall maintain its status as an organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1438.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

154709
36:4015 (1st sentence).
Apr. 6, 1988, Pub. L. 100–281, §16 (1st sentence), 102 Stat. 75.
36 U.S.C. § 140509 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1405 / Section 140509: Liability for acts of officers and agents
Liability for acts of officers and agents
Status: in_force

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

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1383.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

140509
36:831.
Aug. 26, 1958, Pub. L. 85–761, §11, 72 Stat. 858.
36 U.S.C. § 152708 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1527 / Section 152708: Duty to maintain tax-exempt status
Duty to maintain tax-exempt status
Status: in_force

The corporation shall maintain its status as an organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1419.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

152708
36:1514 (1st sentence).
Dec. 2, 1980, Pub. L. 96–489, §15 (1st sentence), 94 Stat. 2555.
36 U.S.C. § 140102 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1401 / Section 140102: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation are—

(1) to preserve the traditions and to promote the interests of the United States Marine Corps;

(2) to band those who, on August 4, 1937, were serving in the United States Marine Corps and those who have been honorably discharged from that service together in fellowship that they may effectively promote the ideals of American freedom and democracy;

(3) to fit its members for the duties of citizenship and to encourage them to serve as ably as citizens as they have served the Nation under arms;

(4) to hold sacred the history and memory of the men who have given their lives to the Nation;

(5) to foster love for the principles which they have supported by blood and valor since the founding of the Republic;

(6) to maintain true allegiance to American institutions;

(7) to create a bond of comradeship between those in service and those who have returned to civil life;

(8) to aid voluntarily and to render assistance to all marines and former marines as well as to their widows and orphans; and

(9) to perpetuate the history of the United States Marine Corps and by fitting acts to observe the anniversaries of historical occasions of peculiar interest to marines.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1379.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

140102
36:57a.
Aug. 4, 1937, ch. 564, §2, 50 Stat. 558.
36 U.S.C. § 30513 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 305 / Section 30513: Annual report
Annual report
Status: in_force

Not later than March 1 of each year, the corporation shall submit a report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report may consist of a report of the proceedings of the national convention. The report may not be printed as a public document.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1322.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

30513
36:955.
July 14, 1960, Pub. L. 86–653, §15, 74 Stat. 518.

The words "covering such fiscal year" are omitted as unnecessary.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Termination of Reporting Requirements

For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of reporting provisions in this section, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and page 198 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 31106 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 311 / Section 31106: Restrictions
Restrictions
Status: in_force

(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.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1328.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

31106(a)
36:702.
Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 976, §§9, 10, 12, 70 Stat. 1055.

31106(b)
36:700.
 

31106(c)
36:699(a).
 

31106(d)
36:699(b).
 

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 is 2 places for consistency in the subsection.
36 U.S.C. § 22705 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 227 / Section 22705: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

(a) General.—The corporation may—

(1) adopt bylaws and regulations for the management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;

(2) adopt seals, emblems, and badges;

(3) choose officers, representatives, and agents as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;

(4) make contracts;

(5) establish State and regional organizations and local posts;

(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;

(7) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its obligations by granting security interests in its property;

(8) publish a magazine, newspaper, and other publications consistent with the purposes of the corporation;

(9) sue and be sued; and

(10) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the corporation.

(b) Powers Granted to Other Organizations.—The provisions, privileges, and prerogatives granted before July 24, 1947, to other national veterans' organizations because of their incorporation by Congress are granted to the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1307.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

22705(a)
36:67c (less perpetual succession).
July 23, 1947, ch. 298, §§4 (less perpetual succession), 8, 10(2)–(5), 61 Stat. 406, 407.

 
36:67g.
36:67i(2)–(5).

22705(b)
36:67r.
July 23, 1947, ch. 298, §19, 61 Stat. 408; Aug. 15, 1977, Pub. L. 95–98, §1(a), 91 Stat. 830.

In this section, the text of 36:67g is omitted as executed and obsolete.

In subsection (a)(1), the word "adopt" is substituted for "ordain and establish" for clarity and consistency in the revised title. The words "not inconsistent with the laws of the United States of America or any State thereof" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (a)(2), the words "adopt seals, emblems, and badges" are substituted for "to use in carrying out its purposes such seals, emblems, and badges as it may lawfully adopt" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.

In subsection (a)(4), the words "make contracts" are substituted for "contract and be contracted with" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.

Subsection (a)(6) is substituted for "take and hold by lease, gift, purchase, grant, devise, or bequest any property, real or personal, necessary for attaining the objects and carrying into effect the purposes of the corporation" in 36:67c and "Transfer and convey all real or personal property" in 36:67i(4) 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 real and personal property which may be held by, or (B) otherwise limiting or controlling the ownership of real and personal property by, a corporation operating in such State" in 36:67c are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (a)(7), 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 same by mortgage" for consistency in the revised title. The words "for the purposes of the corporation", "therefor", and "subject in every case to all applicable provisions of Federal or State laws" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (b), the words "before July 24, 1947" are substituted for "heretofore" for clarity. The words "and accrue" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 40301 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 403 / Section 40301: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—Civil Air Patrol (in this chapter, the "corporation") is a federally chartered corporation.

(b) Perpetual Existence.—Except as otherwise provided, the corporation has perpetual existence.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1331.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

40301(a)
36:201.
July 1, 1946, ch. 527, §§1, 5 (related to perpetual succession), 60 Stat. 346, 347.

40301(b)
36:205 (related to perpetual succession).
 

This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 151507 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1515 / Section 151507: Restrictions
Restrictions
Status: in_force

(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 participate in any political activity or in any manner attempt to influence legislation.

(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 during the life of the charter granted by this chapter. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of directors.

(d) Loans.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, or employee.

(e) Claim of Governmental Approval or Authorization.—The corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the United States Government for any of its activities.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1403.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

151507(a)
36:2008(d).
Aug. 9, 1982, Pub. L. 97–231, §8(a)–(e), 96 Stat. 257.

151507(b)
36:2008(c).
 

151507(c)
36:2008(a).
 

151507(d)
36:2008(b).
 

151507(e)
36:2008(e).
 

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.
36 U.S.C. § 220313 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2203 / Section 220313: Liability for acts of officers and agents
Liability for acts of officers and agents
Status: in_force

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

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1465.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

220313
36:1210.
Oct. 20, 1978, Pub. L. 95–493, §10, 92 Stat. 1646.

The word "when" is omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 20709 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 207 / Section 20709: Records and inspection
Records and inspection
Status: in_force

(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.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1289.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

20709
36:1910.
June 1, 1982, Pub. L. 97–192, §10, 96 Stat. 110.

The word "records" is substituted for "books and records" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words "Nothing in this section shall be construed to contravene any applicable State law" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 120110 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1201 / Section 120110: Liability for acts of officers and agents
Liability for acts of officers and agents
Status: in_force

The corporation is liable for any act of any officer or agent of the corporation acting within the scope of the authority of the corporation.

(Added Pub. L. 110–254, §1(a)(2), June 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2421.)
36 U.S.C. § 240112 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2401 / Section 240112: Annual report
Annual report
Status: in_force

The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be submitted at the same time as the report of the audit required by section 10101 of this title. The report may not be printed as a public document.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1490.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

240112
36:3111.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–584, §12, 98 Stat. 3099.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Termination of Reporting Requirements

For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of reporting provisions in this section, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and page 208 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 2104 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 21 / Section 2104: Military cemeteries in foreign countries
Military cemeteries in foreign countries
Status: in_force

When, as a result of combat operations, the Armed Forces establish military cemeteries in zones of operations outside the United States and the territories and possessions of the United States, the American Battle Monuments Commission and the Secretary of the Army, immediately on the cessation of hostilities, shall decide which of the cemeteries will become permanent cemeteries or, if they decide it is desirable, shall select new sites for the cemeteries at any other location. The Commission is solely responsible for the design and construction of the permanent cemeteries, and of all buildings, plantings, headstones, and other permanent improvements incidental to the cemeteries, except that—

(1) the Armed Forces are responsible for maintaining the permanent cemeteries until the Commission declares its readiness to assume the authorized administrative duties and powers;

(2) all construction undertaken by the Armed Forces in establishing and maintaining the cemetery prior to its transfer to the Commission shall be nonpermanent;

(3) burials and reburials by the Armed Forces shall be carried out in accordance with plans prepared by the Commission; and

(4) the Armed Forces have the right to re-enter a cemetery transferred to the Commission to exhume or re-inter a body if they decide it is necessary.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1271.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

2104
36:122b.
Mar. 4, 1923, ch. 283, §2, as added July 25, 1956, ch. 721, §3(a), 70 Stat. 640.

In this section, before clause (1), the words "so established, if any" are omitted as unnecessary. In clause (1), the words "such time as" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "duties and powers" are substituted for "functions" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. In clause (2), the words "in nature" are omitted as unnecessary.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Restoration, Operation, and Maintenance of Clark Veterans Cemetery

Pub. L. 112–260, title I, §106, Jan. 10, 2013, 126 Stat. 2421, provided that:

"(a) In General.—After an agreement is made between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the United States Government, Clark Veterans Cemetery in the Republic of the Philippines shall be treated, for purposes of section 2104 of title 36, United States Code, as a cemetery for which it was decided under such section that the cemetery will become a permanent cemetery and the American Battle Monuments Commission shall restore, operate, and maintain Clark Veterans Cemetery (to the degree the Commission considers appropriate) under such section in cooperation with the Government of the Republic of the Philippines.

"(b) Limitation on Future Burials.—Burials at the cemetery described in subsection (a) after the date of the agreement described in such subsection shall be limited to eligible veterans, as determined by the Commission, whose burial does not incur any cost to the Commission.

"(c) Authorization of Appropriations.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the Commission—

"(1) $5,000,000 for site preparation, design, planning, construction, and associated administrative costs for the restoration of the cemetery described in subsection (a); and

"(2) amounts necessary to operate and maintain the cemetery described in subsection (a)."
36 U.S.C. § 70703 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 707 / Section 70703: Governing body
Governing body
Status: in_force

(a) Board of Trustees.—(1) The board of trustees is the governing body of the corporation. The board shall exercise the powers granted to the corporation.

(2) The board shall consist of at least 9 but not more than 19 members. A vacancy on the board shall be filled by decision of the remaining members of the board.

(3) The board shall adopt a seal under which all acts of the corporation shall be passed and authenticated.

(b) Officers.—(1) The board shall elect officers the board considers necessary, including a treasurer, for the term and at the compensation the board decides, as provided in the bylaws.

(2) The treasurer shall give a bond as provided in the bylaws.

(3) The board may remove an officer, employee, or agent of the corporation for a cause provided in the bylaws.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1354.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

70703(a)(1), (2)
36:4404 (1st–3d sentences).
June 6, 1900, ch. 806, §4 (1st–3d sentences, 4th sentence less adopting and altering seal, 5th sentence less establishing bylaws, last sentence less employment authority), 31 Stat. 663; Nov. 9, 1988, Pub. L. 100–642, §1(a), 102 Stat. 3337.

70703(a)(3)
36:4404 (4th sentence less adopting and altering seal).
 

70703(b)(1)
36:4404 (5th sentence less establishing bylaws).
 

70703(b)(2), (3)
36:4404 (last sentence less employment authority).
 

In subsection (a)(1), the words "The board of trustees is the governing body of the corporation" are substituted for "The government of said association shall be vested in a board of trustees" for consistency in the revised title. The words "The board shall exercise the powers granted to the corporation" are substituted for "Said board of trustees shall have perpetual succession, and in them and their successors shall be vested the power hereinbefore granted to this association" to eliminate unnecessary words.

In subsection (a)(2), the words "who shall be elected by the corporators at their first meeting or at such time thereafter as the said corporators may at the said first meeting appoint for that purpose" are omitted as obsolete. The words "A vacancy on the board shall be filled by decision of the remaining members of the board" are substituted for "In case of a vacancy or vacancies occurring in said board of trustees by death, resignation, or otherwise, the same shall be filled by the remaining members thereof" for clarity and to eliminate unnecessary words.

In subsection (a)(3), the word "common" is omitted as unnecessary.

Subsection (b)(3) is substituted for "and all of the officers of the association, together with such agents and employees . . . , shall be subject to removal for such causes and under such conditions and regulations as may be prescribed by the by-laws" for clarity and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 220308 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2203 / Section 220308: Restrictions
Restrictions
Status: in_force

(a) Stock and Dividends.—The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.

(b) Distribution of Income or Assets.—The income or assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a trustee, 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 reasonable compensation to an officer or employee or reimbursement for actual expenses in amounts approved by the board of trustees.

(c) Loans.—The corporation may not make a loan or advance to a trustee, officer, or employee. Trustees who vote for or assent to making a loan or advance to a trustee, 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.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1464.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

220308(a)
36:1211.
Oct. 20, 1978, Pub. L. 95–493, §§9, 11, 92 Stat. 1646.

220308(b)
36:1209(a).
 

220308(c)
36:1209(b).
 

In subsection (a), the words "any shares of" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (b), the words "inure to the benefit of" are substituted for "inure to" for consistency in the revised title. The words "This subsection does not prevent" are substituted for "Nothing in this subsection, however, shall be construed to prevent" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.

In subsection (c), the words "or advance" are added the first time they appear for consistency in the subsection. The word "Trustees" is substituted for "Any director", and the word "trustee" is substituted for "director", for clarity and consistency in the revised chapter.
36 U.S.C. § 140701 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1407 / Section 140701: Definition
Definition
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter, "State" includes the District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1384.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

140701
36:5016.
Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L. 102–484, title XVIII, §1817, 106 Stat. 2584.

The words "the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands" are omitted as included in "the territories and possessions of the United States".
36 U.S.C. § 21707 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 217 / Section 21707: Service of process
Service of process
Status: in_force

As a condition to the exercise of any power or privilege granted by this chapter, the corporation shall file, with the secretary of state or other designated official of each State, the name and address of an agent in that State on whom legal process or demands against the corporation may be served.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1298.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

21707
36:50.
Sept. 16, 1919, ch. 59, §9 1/2, 41 Stat. 285.

The word "precedent" is omitted as unnecessary. The words "with the secretary of state or other designated official" are substituted for "in the office of the secretary of state" for consistency in the revised title. The words "post-office" and "authorized" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 150905 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1509 / Section 150905: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

The corporation may—

(1) adopt and amend bylaws for the management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;

(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;

(3) choose directors, officers, trustees, managers, employees, and agents as the activities of the corporation require;

(4) make contracts;

(5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary 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;

(7) sue and be sued; and

(8) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1396.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

150905
36:4502.
July 14, 1964, Pub. L. 88–376, §§2, 4, 16, 78 Stat. 321, 324.

 
36:4504.
36:4516.

In this section, the text of 36:4502 and 4516 is omitted as executed and obsolete.

In clause (1), the words "alter" and "not inconsistent with the laws of the United States of America or of 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.

Clause (5) is substituted for "take and hold by lease, gift, purchase, grant, devise, or bequest, or by any other method, any property, real or personal, necessary or proper for attaining the objects and carrying into effect the purposes of the corporation" and "transfer and convey real or personal property, and to mortgage, pledge, encumber, lease, and sublease the same" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "subject, however, to applicable provisions of law of any State or the District of Columbia (a) governing the amount or kind of such property which may be held by, or (b) otherwise limiting or controlling the ownership of any such property by a corporation operating in such State or the District of Columbia" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (6), the words "for its corporate purposes" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its obligations by granting security interests in its property" are substituted for "issue bonds or other evidences of indebtedness therefor, and to secure the same by mortgage, pledge, or lien" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "subject in every case to all applicable provisions of Federal or State law, or of the laws of the District of Columbia" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (7), the words "complain and defend in any court of competent jurisdiction" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (8), the words "any other act" are substituted for "any and all such acts and things" to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 140303 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1403 / Section 140303: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

The corporation may—

(1) make its own organization, including its constitution, bylaws, and regulations;

(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;

(3) establish and maintain offices to conduct its activities;

(4) appoint or elect officers and agents;

(5) authorize the executive committee to conduct the business and exercise the powers of the corporation;

(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of the corporation;

(7) publish a magazine and other publications;

(8) charge and collect membership dues and subscription fees;

(9) sue and be sued; and

(10) do any other act necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1380.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

140303
36:314(b)–(k).
Sept. 20, 1950, ch. 956, §§4(b)–(k), 5, 64 Stat. 868.

 
36:315.
 

In clause (1), the word "rules" is omitted as being the same as "regulations".

In clause (2), the words "at pleasure" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (3), the words "and transaction" are omitted as unnecessary. The word "activities" is substituted for "business" for consistency in the revised title.

Clause (6) is substituted for "acquire, by purchase, devise, bequest, gift, or otherwise, and hold, encumber, convey, or otherwise dispose of, such real and personal property as may be necessary or appropriate for its corporate purposes" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The text of 36:315 is omitted as executed and obsolete.

In clause (8), the words "and receive contributions of money or property to be devoted to the carrying out of the purposes of the organization" are omitted as unnecessary because of clause (6) of the revised section.
36 U.S.C. § 130513 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1305 / Section 130513: Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
Status: in_force

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 consistent with the purposes of the corporation and in compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1379.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

130513
36:1085.
July 16, 1964, Pub. L. 88–378, §15, 78 Stat. 328.

The words "dissolution or final liquidation" are substituted for "final dissolution or liquidation" for consistency in the revised title. The word "satisfaction" is omitted as included in "discharge", and the word "obligations" is omitted as included in "liabilities". The words "outstanding" and "and all Federal and State laws applicable thereto" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 90106 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 901 / Section 90106: Principal office
Principal office
Status: in_force

The principal office of the foundation shall be in the District of Columbia unless the board of directors determines otherwise. However, the foundation may conduct business throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United States.

(Added Pub. L. 107–252, title VI, §601(a), Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1720, §152606; renumbered §90106, Pub. L. 113–237, §3(c)(6)(B), Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 2840.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2014—Pub. L. 113–237 renumbered section 152606 of this title as this section.
36 U.S.C. § 140408 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1404 / Section 140408: Records and inspection
Records and inspection
Status: in_force

(a) Records.—The corporation shall keep—

(1) correct and complete records of account;

(2) minutes of the proceedings of the members, board of directors, and committees of the corporation having any of the authority of the board of directors of the corporation; and

(3) at the principal office of the corporation, a record of the names and addresses of the members of the corporation entitled to vote on matters relating to the corporation.

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

(Added Pub. L. 111–95, §1(a), Nov. 6, 2009, 123 Stat. 3003.)
36 U.S.C. § 130511 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1305 / Section 130511: Service of process
Service of process
Status: in_force

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.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1379.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

130511
36:1075(b).
July 16, 1964, Pub. L. 88–378, §5(b), 78 Stat. 326.