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the 5 calendar days immediately preceding that day, and the
4 calendar days immediately following that day.
§ 502. Regulations, licenses, and registration tags
(a) REGULATIONS AND LICENSES.—For each inaugural period,
the Council of the District of Columbia shall—
(1) prescribe reasonable regulations necessary to preserve
public order and protect life, health, and property;
(2) prescribe special regulations related to the standing,
movement, and operation of vehicles; and
(3) grant special licenses to peddlers and vendors to sell
merchandise in places the Council considers proper, subject
to conditions and fees for the licenses the Council considers
proper.
(b) REGISTRATION TAGS.—The Mayor of the District of Columbia
may issue, for any motor vehicle made available for the use of
the Inaugural Committee, special registration tags, valid for not
more than 90 days, designed to celebrate the inauguration of the
President and Vice President.
§ 503. Use of reservations, grounds, and public spaces
(a) PERMIT FOR USE.—With the approval of the officer having
jurisdiction over any of the Federal reservations or grounds in
the District of Columbia, the Secretary of the Interior may grant
to the Inaugural Committee a permit to use the reservations or
grounds during the inaugural period, including a reasonable time
before and after the inaugural period. The Mayor of the District
of Columbia may grant a similar permit to use public space under
the Mayor’s jurisdiction. Each permit granted under this subsection
is subject to conditions the grantor of the permit prescribes.
(b) REVIEWING STANDS AND COMMERCIAL STANDS AND STRUC-
TURES.—A reviewing stand or a stand or structure for the sale
of merchandise, food, or drink may be built on public grounds
in the District of Columbia only if approved by the Inaugural
Committee and by the Secretary or the Mayor, as appropriate.
(c) RESTORATION AFTER INAUGURAL PERIOD.—After the inau-
gural period, the reservation, ground, or public space occupied by
a stand or structure shall be restored promptly to its prior condition.
(d) INDEMNIFICATION.—The Inaugural Committee shall indem-
nify and save harmless the District of Columbia and the appropriate
department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States Govern-
ment against any loss or damage to, and against any liability
arising from the use of, the reservation, ground, or public space,
by the Inaugural Committee or a licensee of the Inaugural Commit-
tee.
§ 504. Installation and removal of electrical facilities
(a) INSTALLATION.—The Mayor of the District of Columbia may
allow the Inaugural Committee to install suitable overhead conduc-
tors 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
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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 Govern-
ment 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.
§ 505. Extension of wires along parade routes
The Mayor of the District of Columbia, the Secretary of the
Interior, and the Inaugural Committee may allow communications
companies to extend overhead wires to places along a parade route
that are considered convenient for use in connection with the parade
and other inaugural purposes. The wires shall be removed not
later than 10 days after the inaugural period ends.
§ 506. Duration of regulations and licenses and publication
of regulations
Regulations prescribed and licenses authorized under this chap-
ter are effective only during the inaugural period. The regulations
shall be published in at least one daily newspaper published in
the District of Columbia. A penalty prescribed for violating such
a regulation may not be enforced until 5 days after publication.
§ 507. Application to other property
This chapter does not apply to the United States Capitol Build-
ings or Grounds or other property under the jurisdiction of Congress
or a committee, commission, or officer of Congress. A service or
facility authorized by or under this chapter is available for the
property on request or approval of the joint committee of the Senate
and House of Representatives appointed by the President of the
Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to arrange
for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-
elect.
§ 508. Enforcement
The Mayor of the District of Columbia, or other official having
jurisdiction in the premises, shall enforce this chapter, take nec-
essary precautions to protect the public, and ensure that the pave-
ment of any street, sidewalk, avenue, or alley disturbed or damaged
is restored to its prior condition.
§ 509. Penalty
A person violating a regulation prescribed under this chapter
shall be fined under title 18 or imprisoned for not more than
30 days. A separate violation occurs under this section for each
day the violation continues.
§ 510. Authorization of appropriations
(a) AUTHORIZATION.—Necessary amounts are authorized to be
appropriated—
(1) to enable the Mayor of the District of Columbia to
provide additional municipal services in the District of Colum-
bia during the inaugural period, including—
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(A) employment of personal services without regard
to chapters 33 and 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53
of title 5;
(B) travel expenses of enforcement personnel, including
sanitarians, from other jurisdictions;
(C) the hiring of the means of transportation;
(D) meals for policemen, firemen, and other municipal
employees;
(E) the cost of removing and relocating streetcar load-
ing platforms, construction, rent, maintenance, and
expenses incident to the operation of temporary public com-
fort stations, first-aid stations, and information booths; and
(F) other incidental expenses in the discretion of the
Mayor; and
(2) to enable the Secretary of the Interior to provide meals
for the members of the United States Park Police during the
inaugural period.
(b) PAYMENT.—Amounts appropriated under—
(1) subsection (a)(1) of this section are payable in the
same way as other appropriations for the expenses of the Dis-
trict of Columbia; and
(2) subsection (a)(2) of this section are payable in the
same way as other appropriations for the expenses of the
Department of the Interior.
CHAPTER 7—FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN CARL
GARNER FEDERAL LANDS CLEANUP DAY
Sec.
701. Findings.
702. Definition.
703. Duties of Federal land management agency.
704. Activities.
§ 701. Findings
Congress finds that—
(1) Federal lands, parks, recreation areas, and waterways
provide recreational opportunities for millions of Americans
each year;
(2) Federal lands administered by Federal land manage-
ment agencies contain valuable wildlife, scenery, natural and
historic features, and other resources which may be damaged
by litter and misuse;
(3) it is in the best interest of the United States and
its citizens to maintain and preserve the beauty, safety, and
availability of these Federal lands;
(4) these Federal land management agencies have been
designated as the caretakers of these Federal lands and are
responsible for maintaining and preserving those areas and
facilities;
(5) there is great value in volunteer involvement in
maintaining and preserving Federal lands for recreational use;
(6) the Federal land management agencies should be con-
cerned with promoting a sense of pride and ownership among
citizens toward these lands;
(7) the use of citizen volunteers in a national cleanup
effort promotes these goals and encourages the thoughtful use
of these Federal lands and facilities;
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(8) the positive impact of annual cleanup events held at
various recreation sites has already been proven by steadily
declining levels of litter at these sites; and
(9) a national program for cleaning and maintaining
Federal lands using volunteers will save millions of tax dollars.
§ 702. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘Federal land management
agency’’ includes—
(1) the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture;
(2) the Bureau of Land Management of the Department
of the Interior;
(3) the National Park Service of the Department of the
Interior;
(4) the Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department of
the Interior;
(5) the Bureau of Reclamation of the Department of the
Interior; and
(6) the Army Corps of Engineers.
§ 703. Duties of Federal land management agency
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.
§ 704. Activities
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 coopera-
tion 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 water-
ways, and within those areas; and
(4) maintain and improve trails, recreation areas, water-
ways, and facilities.
CHAPTER 9—MISCELLANEOUS
Sec.
901. Service flag and service lapel button.
902. National League of Families POW/MIA flag.
§ 901. Service flag and service lapel button
(a) INDIVIDUALS ENTITLED TO DISPLAY SERVICE FLAG.—A serv-
ice flag approved by the Secretary of Defense may be displayed
in a window of the place of residence of individuals who are mem-
bers 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
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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.
§ 902. National League of Families POW/MIA flag
(a) DESIGNATION.—The National League of Families POW/MIA
flag is designated as the symbol of our Nation’s concern and commit-
ment to resolving as fully as possible the fates of Americans still
prisoner, missing, and unaccounted for in Southeast Asia, thus
ending the uncertainty for their families and the Nation.
(b) DISPLAY.—The flag shall be displayed—
(1) at each national cemetery and at the National Vietnam
Veterans Memorial each year on Memorial Day and Veterans
Day and on any day designated by law as National POW/
MIA Recognition Day; and
(2) on, or on the grounds of, the buildings containing the
primary offices of the Secretaries of State, Defense, and Veter-
ans Affairs, and the Director of the Selective Service System
on any day designated by law as National POW/MIA Recogni-
tion Day.
(c) TERMINATION OF FLAG DISPLAY REQUIREMENT.—Subsection
(b) of this section ceases to apply when the President decides
that the fullest possible accounting has been made of all members
of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the United States
Government who have been identified as prisoners of war or missing
in action in Southeast Asia.
PART B—UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ORGANI-
ZATIONS INVOLVED WITH OBSERVANCES AND
CEREMONIES
CHAPTER 21—AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS
COMMISSION
Sec.
2101. Membership.
2102. Employment of personnel.
2103. Administrative.
2104. Military cemeteries in foreign countries.
2105. Monuments built by the United States Government.
2106. War memorials not built by the United States Government.
2107. National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
2108. Pacific War Memorial and other historical and memorial sites on Corregidor.
2109. Foreign Currency Fluctuations Account.
2110. Claims against the Commission.
2111. Presidential duties and powers.
2112. Care and maintenance of Surrender Tree site.
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§ 2101. Membership
(a) COMPOSITION
AND TERMS.—The American Battle Monu-
ments Commission has not more than 11 members appointed by
the President. The President also shall appoint one officer of the
Regular Army to serve as secretary of the Commission. The mem-
bers and secretary serve at the pleasure of the President. The
President shall fill any vacancies that occur. Notwithstanding any
other law, members of the Armed Forces may be appointed members
of the Commission.
(b) PAY AND EXPENSES.—The members of the Commission serve
without compensation. However, the members of the Commission
may receive, from an amount appropriated to carry out this chapter
or acquired by another authorized way—
(1) their actual expenses related to the work of the Commis-
sion;
(2) when in a travel status outside the continental United
States, a per diem at the rate authorized to be paid for members
of the uniformed services under section 405 of title 37, United
States Code, instead of subsistence; and
(3) when in a travel status in the continental United States,
a per diem at the rate authorized to be paid under sections
5702 and 5703 of title 5, United States Code, instead of subsist-
ence.
(c) EXPENSES
OF OFFICERS
OF ARMED FORCES SERVING
ON
COMMISSION.—An officer of the Armed Forces serving as a member
or as secretary of the Commission may be reimbursed for expenses
when traveling on business of the Commission in the same way
as civilian members of the Commission.
§ 2102. Employment of personnel
(a) GENERAL.—Within the limits of an appropriation made to
employ personnel, the American Battle Monuments Commission
may employ personnel necessary to carry out this chapter. To
ensure adequate care and maintenance of cemeteries, monuments,
and memorials, the Commission, subject to the availability of appro-
priations, shall employ—
(1) at least 50 individuals in the competitive service (as
defined in section 2102 of title 5, United States Code), of
whom at least 43 shall be assigned to duty in foreign countries
where the cemeteries, monuments, and memorials are located;
and
(2) at least 348 individuals who are citizens of the countries
where the cemeteries, monuments, and memorials are located.
(b) DETAILED PERSONNEL.—On request of the Commission, the
heads of departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United
States Government may make available to the Commission their
personnel and facilities to assist in carrying out this chapter, and
may expend for that purpose amounts appropriated to the depart-
ment, 
agency, 
and 
instrumentality. 
The 
Commission 
shall
reimburse the department, agency, or instrumentality for the pay
and allowances of designated personnel.
(c) STATION
ALLOWANCE
FOR
OFFICERS
ASSIGNED
TO
THE
COMMISSION.—For officers of the Armed Forces assigned to the
Commission, the same station allowance shall be authorized for
serving at foreign stations as the Secretary of the Army has author-
ized for officers of the Army.
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(d) 
CITIZENSHIP
REQUIREMENT.—An 
individual 
may 
be
employed as the superintendent, or as an assistant superintendent,
of a cemetery operated by the Commission only if the individual
is a citizen of the United States.
§ 2103. Administrative
(a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—Subject to appropriations made to
carry out this chapter, the American Battle Monuments Commission
may—
(1) acquire land or an interest in land in a foreign country
to carry out the purposes of this chapter, or an executive
order conferring duties and powers on the Commission, without
submission to the Attorney General under section 355 of the
Revised Statutes (40 U.S.C. 255);
(2) maintain, repair, and operate motor-propelled pas-
senger-carrying vehicles and other property that another
department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States
Government provides to the Commission;
(3) establish offices in the District of Columbia and else-
where in or outside the United States;
(4) rent office and garage space, which may be paid for
in advance, in foreign countries; and
(5) procure printing, binding, engraving, lithographing,
photographing, and typewriting, including the publication of
information on United States activities, battlefields, memorials,
and cemeteries with respect to which the Commission may
exercise any duties and powers.
(b) DISPOSITION OF LAND.—Under conditions and in the manner
the Commission decides is proper, the Commission may dispose
of land or an interest in land in a foreign country that the Commis-
sion acquires in connection with its work.
(c) CONTRACTING OUT.—Notwithstanding the requirements of
existing laws or regulations, the Commission, under conditions the
Commission decides are necessary and proper, may contract for
work, supplies, materials, and equipment outside or for use outside
the United States and engage the services of architects and other
technical and professional personnel.
(d) DELEGATION.—Under conditions the Commission may pre-
scribe, the Commission may delegate to its chairman, secretary,
or officials in charge of any of its offices any of its authority
it considers necessary and proper.
(e) AUTHORITY
TO
RECEIVE
STATE, LOCAL, 
OR
PRIVATE
AMOUNTS.—The Commission may receive State, local, or private
amounts to carry out this chapter. The Commission shall deposit
the amounts with the Treasurer of the United States. The Treasurer
shall keep the amounts in separate accounts and shall disburse
the amounts on vouchers approved by the chairman.
(f ) LIMITATION ON USE OF CONTRIBUTIONS.—The Commission
may not obligate, withdraw, or expend amounts received as con-
tributions before March 1, 1998.
(g) STATEMENTS TO PRESIDENT.—The Commission shall trans-
mit to the President on October 1 of each year a statement of
all its financial and other transactions during the prior fiscal year.
(h) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND AUDITS.—(1) The Commission
shall have a system of financial controls to enable the Commission
to comply with the requirements of paragraph (2) of this subsection
and with section 2106(d)(4) of this title.
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(2) The Commission shall—
(A) by March 1 of each year (beginning with 1998)—
(i) prepare a financial statement which covers all
accounts and associated activities of the Commission for
the prior fiscal year and is consistent with the requirements
of section 3515 of title 31, United States Code; and
(ii) submit the financial statement, together with a
narrative summary, to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs
of the Senate and House of Representatives; and
(B) obtain an audit by the Comptroller General of each
financial statement prepared under subparagraph (A) of this
paragraph, which shall be conducted in accordance with
applicable generally accepted government auditing standards
and shall be in lieu of any audit otherwise required by law.
(i) DISPOSITION OF RECORDS AND ARCHIVES.—When no longer
required by the Commission, the records and archives of the
Commission shall be deposited with the National Archives in accord-
ance with section 2107 of title 44, United States Code.
( j) SEAL.—The Commission shall have a seal that shall be
judicially noticed.
(k) DISBURSEMENTS OUTSIDE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES.—
Disbursements for expenditures outside the continental United
States may be made by a special disbursing agent designated by
the Commission under regulations it prescribes.
§ 2104. Military cemeteries in foreign countries
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 Sec-
retary of the Army, immediately on the cessation of hostilities,
shall decide which of the cemeteries will become permanent ceme-
teries 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 ceme-
teries, and of all buildings, plantings, headstones, and other perma-
nent improvements incidental to the cemeteries, except that—
(1) the Armed Forces are responsible for maintaining the
permanent cemeteries until the Commission declares its readi-
ness 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 Commis-
sion; 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.
§ 2105. Monuments built by the United States Government
(a) MEMORIALS.—The American Battle Monuments Commission
shall prepare plans and estimates to build suitable memorials
commemorating the service of American Armed Forces, and shall
build and maintain memorials in the United States and, as the
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Commission decides, at any place outside the United States where
the Armed Forces have served since April 6, 1917.
(b) ARCHITECTURE AND ART.—The Commission shall build and
maintain works of architecture and art in United States cemeteries
located outside the United States and the territories and possessions
of the United States that are permanent cemeteries. The Secretary
of Veterans Affairs shall maintain works of architecture and art
built by the Commission in the National Cemetery System, as
described in section 2400(b) of title 38.
(c) CONTROL
AND SUPERVISION
OF MATERIALS, DESIGN, AND
BUILDING.—(1) The Commission shall control the materials and
design and prescribe regulations for, and supervise the building
of, all memorial monuments and buildings in United States ceme-
teries located outside the United States and the territories and
possessions of the United States.
(2) The Commission shall control the design and prescribe
regulations for the building of all memorial monuments and build-
ings commemorating the service of American Armed Forces that
are built in a foreign country or political division of the foreign
country that authorizes the Commission to carry out those duties
and powers.
(d) APPROVAL
BY NATIONAL COMMISSION
OF FINE ARTS.—A
design for a memorial must be approved by the National Commis-
sion of Fine Arts before the Commission can accept it.
§ 2106. War memorials not built by the United States Govern-
ment
(a) COOPERATION WITH OTHERS.—The American Battle Monu-
ments Commission may cooperate with citizens of the United States,
States, municipalities, or associations desiring to build war memori-
als outside the continental limits of the United States in the way
the Commission decides. An administrative agency of the United
States Government may give assistance to build the memorial only
if a plan for the memorial has been approved under this chapter.
(b) CONTROL, ADMINISTRATION, AND MAINTENANCE
OF WAR
MEMORIALS.—(1) The Commission may assume responsibility for
the control, administration, and maintenance of any war memorial
built outside the United States by a citizen of the United States,
a State, a political subdivision of a State, a governmental authority
(except a department, agency, or instrumentality of the United
States Government), a foreign agency, or a private association to
commemorate the services of any of the Armed Forces in hostilities
occurring since April 6, 1917, if—
(A) the memorial is not built on the territory of the
applicable former enemy; and
(B) the sponsors of the memorial consent to the Commission
assuming those responsibilities and transfer to the Commission
all their rights and interests in the memorial.
(2) If reasonable effort fails to locate the sponsors of a memorial,
the Commission may assume responsibility for the memorial under
this subsection by agreement with the appropriate foreign authori-
ties. A decision of the Commission to assume responsibility for
a war memorial under this subsection is final.
(3) Sponsors of a war memorial for which the Commission
assumes responsibility under this subsection may transfer amounts
accumulated to maintain and repair the memorial to the Commis-
sion for use in carrying out this chapter. Except as provided in
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subsection (c) of this section, the Commission shall deposit trans-
ferred amounts as provided in section 2103(e) of this title.
(c) ARRANGEMENTS FOR REPAIR OR LONG-TERM MAINTENANCE
OF MEMORIALS.—In assuming responsibility for a war memorial
under subsection (b)(1) or (2) of this section, the Commission may
arrange with the sponsors of the memorial to provide for repair
or long-term maintenance of the memorial. An amount transferred
to the Commission for the purpose of this subsection shall be
deposited by the Commission in the fund established under sub-
section (d) of this section.
(d) FUND
FOR ARRANGEMENTS
FOR REPAIR
OR LONG-TERM
MAINTENANCE OF MEMORIALS.—(1) There is a fund in the Treasury
that is available to the Commission for expenses of repair and
long-term maintenance of memorials for which the Commission
has made arrangements under subsection (c) of this section. The
fund consists of—
(A) amounts deposited into, and interest and proceeds
credited to, the fund under paragraph (2) of this subsection;
and
(B) obligations obtained under paragraph (3) of this sub-
section.
(2) The Commission shall deposit into the fund the amounts
that are accepted under subsection (c) of this section. The Secretary
of the Treasury shall credit to the fund the interest on, and the
proceeds from the sale or redemption of, obligations held in the
fund.
(3) The Secretary shall invest any part of the fund that the
Commission decides is not required to meet current expenses. Each
investment shall be made in an interest-bearing obligation of the
United States Government, or an obligation that has its principal
and interest guaranteed by the Government, that the Commission
decides has a maturity suitable for the fund.
(4) The Commission shall separately account for all amounts
deposited in and expended from the fund for each war memorial
for which an arrangement for repair or long-term maintenance
is made under subsection (c) of this section.
(e) DEMOLITION
OF WAR MEMORIAL BUILT
IN
A FOREIGN
COUNTRY AND DISPOSITION OF SITE.—The Commission may take
necessary action to demolish any war memorial built outside the
United States by a citizen of the United States, a State, a political
subdivision of a State, a governmental authority (except a depart-
ment, agency, or instrumentality of the United States Government),
a foreign agency, or a private association and to dispose of the
site of the memorial in a way the Commission decides is proper,
if—
(1) the appropriate foreign authorities agree to the demoli-
tion; and
(2)(A) the sponsor of the memorial consents to the demoli-
tion; or
(B) the memorial has fallen into disrepair and a reasonable
effort by the Commission has failed—
(i) to persuade the sponsor to maintain the memorial
at a standard acceptable to the Commission; or
(ii) to locate the sponsor.
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§ 2107. National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
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.
§ 2108. Pacific War Memorial and other historical and memo-
rial sites on Corregidor
(a) GENERAL.—After an agreement is made between the Govern-
ment of the Republic of the Philippines and the United States
Government, the American Battle Monuments Commission shall
restore, operate, and maintain the Pacific War Memorial and other
historical and memorial sites on Corregidor.
(b) PERSONNEL.—The Commission may employ necessary
personnel to carry out this section.
(c) USE OF OTHER DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES, AND INSTRUMEN-
TALITIES.—Departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the
United States Government may assist the Commission, on a
reimbursable basis, in carrying out this section.
(d) AUTHORITY TO SOLICIT CONTRIBUTIONS.—To carry out this
section, the Commission may solicit and accept private contributions
and shall deposit the contributions in the fund established by sub-
section (f ) of this section.
(e) USE OF PRIVATE AMOUNTS.—The Commission shall carry
out this section with private amounts except to the extent amounts
are appropriated under subsection (g) of this section.
(f ) FUND.—(1) There is a fund in the Treasury that is available
to the Commission only to carry out this section. The fund consists
of—
(A) amounts deposited into, and interest and proceeds
credited to, the fund under paragraph (2) of this subsection;
and
(B) obligations obtained under paragraph (3) of this sub-
section.
(2) The Chairman of the Commission shall deposit into the
fund the amounts that are accepted under subsection (d) of this
section. The Secretary of the Treasury shall credit to the fund
the interest on, and the proceeds from the sale or redemption
of, obligations held in the fund.
(3) The Secretary shall invest any part of the fund that the
Chairman decides is not required to meet current expenses. Each
investment shall be made in an interest-bearing obligation of the
United States Government, or an obligation that has its principal
and interest guaranteed by the Government, that the Chairman
decides has a maturity suitable for the fund.
(4) Amounts in the fund exceeding the cost of carrying out
this section, as decided by the Chairman, shall be deposited in
the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts to reimburse the United
States Government for amounts appropriated under subsection (g)
of this section.
(g) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There are authorized
to be appropriated—
(1) $6,000,000 for site preparation, design, planning,
construction, and associated administrative costs for the res-
toration of the Memorial and other historical and memorial
sites referred to in subsection (a) of this section; and
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(2) amounts necessary to operate and maintain the Memo-
rial and those other historical and memorial sites.
§ 2109. Foreign Currency Fluctuations Account
(a) ESTABLISHMENT AND PURPOSE.—There is an account in the
Treasury known as the ‘‘Foreign Currency Fluctuations, American
Battle Monuments Commission, Account’’. The Account shall be
used to provide amounts, in addition to amounts appropriated for
salaries and expenses of the Commission, to pay the cost of salaries
and expenses that exceeds the amount appropriated for salaries
and expenses because of fluctuations in currency exchange rates
of foreign countries occurring after a budget request for the Commis-
sion is submitted to Congress. The Account may not be used for
any other purpose.
(b) INCREASE IN PERMISSIBLE OBLIGATIONS OF AMOUNTS.—A
provision of law limiting the amounts the Commission may obligate
in a fiscal year shall be increased to the extent necessary to reflect
fluctuations in exchange rates from those used in preparing the
budget submission.
(c) TRANSFERRED AMOUNTS.—(1) Amounts in the Account may
be transferred to amounts appropriated for salaries and expenses
of the Commission. Transferred amounts shall be merged with,
and are available for the same time period as, the appropriation
to which they are applied.
(2) Amounts transferred from the Account may be transferred
back—
(A) if the amounts are not needed to pay obligations
incurred because of fluctuations in currency exchange rates
of foreign countries in the appropriation to which the amounts
were originally transferred; or
(B) because of subsequent favorable fluctuations in the
rates or because other amounts are, or become, available to
pay the obligations.
(3) Amounts transferred to an appropriation under this sub-
section may not be transferred back to the Account after the end
of the 2d fiscal year after the fiscal year in which the appropriation
was available for obligation.
(d) RECORDING
OF
OBLIGATIONS
AND
FLUCTUATIONS
IN
EXCHANGE RATES.—An obligation of the Commission payable in
the currency of a foreign country may be recorded as an obligation
based on exchange rates used in preparing a budget submission.
A change reflecting fluctuations in exchange rates may be recorded
as a disbursement is made.
(e) UNOBLIGATED BALANCES.—The unobligated balance of an
appropriation for salaries and expenses may be transferred to the
Account not later than the end of the second fiscal year following
the fiscal year for which the appropriation was made. The unobli-
gated balance shall be merged with, and be available for the same
period and purposes as, the Account.
(f ) ANNUAL REPORT.—The Commission each year shall submit
to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on amounts
transferred under this section.
(g) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is authorized
to be appropriated $3,000,000 to the Account.
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§ 2110. Claims against the Commission
A claim against the American Battle Monuments Commission
that is similar to a claim described in section 2734 of title 10,
that is based on damage to, or loss or destruction of, property,
or personal injury or death of an individual, and that is caused
by the negligent or wrongful act or omission of an officer or civilian
employee of the Commission acting within the scope of the officer’s
or employee’s office or employment, may be settled, decided, and
paid as provided in section 2734 for the settlement of Army claims.
However, the Secretary of the Army may appoint an officer or
employee of the Commission to a claims commission or as an
officer to approve settlements of claims made by the claims commis-
sion. All payments in settlement of a claim shall be made out
of appropriations made to carry out this chapter.
§ 2111. Presidential duties and powers
(a) ARRANGEMENTS WITH FOREIGN COUNTRIES.—The President
is requested to make the necessary arrangements with the proper
authorities of the appropriate foreign countries to enable the Amer-
ican Battle Monuments Commission to carry out this chapter.
(b) TRANSFER OF ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES AND POWERS AND
SUPPLIES, MATERIAL, AND EQUIPMENT
TO COMMISSION.—(1) The
President by executive order may transfer to the Commission—
(A) the same administrative duties and powers related
to a permanent military cemetery located outside the United
States and the territories and possessions of the United States
that were transferred to the Commission by Executive Order
6614, February 26, 1934, and Executive Order 10057, May
14, 1949, as amended by Executive Order 10087, December
3, 1949; and
(B) supplies, material, and equipment located in the perma-
nent military cemetery or in a military depot overseas that—
(i) the Department of Defense does not need; and
(ii) the Commission requests to carry out the duties
and powers specified in clause (A) of this paragraph.
(2) After a transfer under this subsection, the Commission
shall maintain the cemetery and all improvements in it.
§ 2112. Care and maintenance of Surrender Tree site
The American Battle Monuments Commission is responsible
for the care and maintenance of the Surrender Tree site in Santiago,
Cuba.
CHAPTER 23—UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL
COUNCIL
Sec.
2301. Establishment and purposes.
2302. Membership.
2303. Executive Director.
2304. Gifts, bequests, and devises of property.
2305. Memorial museum.
2306. Audits.
2307. Administrative.
2308. Annual report.
2309. Authorization of appropriations.
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§ 2301. Establishment and purposes
The United States Holocaust Memorial Council is an independ-
ent establishment of the United States Government. The Council
shall—
(1) provide for appropriate ways for the Nation to
commemorate the Days of Remembrance as an annual,
national, civic commemoration of the Holocaust;
(2) encourage and sponsor appropriate observances of the
Days of Remembrance throughout the United States;
(3) plan, construct, and operate a permanent living memo-
rial museum to the victims of the Holocaust in cooperation
with the Secretary of the Interior and other departments, agen-
cies, and instrumentalities of the United States Government
as provided in section 2305 of this title; and
(4) develop a plan for carrying out the recommendations
of the President’s Commission on the Holocaust in its report
to the President of September 27, 1979, to the extent the
recommendations are not otherwise provided for in this chapter.
§ 2302. Membership
(a) COMPOSITION.—(1) The United States Holocaust Memorial
Council consists of 65 voting members and the following ex officio
nonvoting members:
(A) one appointed by the Secretary of the Interior.
(B) one appointed by the Secretary of State.
(C) one appointed by the Secretary of Education.
(2) Of the 65 voting members—
(A) the President of the United States appoints 55;
(B) the Speaker of the House of Representatives appoints
five from among members of the House of Representatives;
and
(C) the President pro tempore of the Senate appoints five,
on the recommendation of the majority and minority leaders,
from among members of the Senate.
(b) TERMS OF OFFICE.—(1) Except as provided in this subsection,
Council members serve for terms of 5 years.
(2) The terms of the five members of the House of Representa-
tives and the five members of the Senate appointed during a term
of Congress expire at the end of that term of Congress.
(c) CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON.—The President of
the United States shall appoint the Chairperson and Vice Chair-
person of the Council from among the members of the Council.
The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson serve for terms of 5 years.
(d) VACANCIES.—(1) A vacancy on the Council shall be filled
in the same manner as the original appointment was made.
(2) A member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before
the expiration of the term for which the predecessor was appointed
shall be appointed only for the remainder of the term. A member,
except a Member of Congress appointed by the Speaker of the
House of Representatives or the President pro tempore of the Sen-
ate, may serve after the expiration of a term until a successor
takes office.
(3) The President of the United States fills a vacancy in the
offices of the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
(e) REAPPOINTMENT.—A member whose term expires may be
reappointed. The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson may be re-
appointed to those offices.
H. R. 1085—26
(f ) PAY AND EXPENSES.—(1) Except as provided in paragraph
(2) of this subsection, members of the Council may be paid the
daily equivalent of the maximum annual rate of basic pay payable
under section 5376 of title 5 for each day (including traveltime)
during which they perform duties of the Council. A member is
entitled to travel expenses, including a per diem allowance, as
provided under section 5703 of title 5, United States Code.
(2) Members who are full-time officers or employees of the
United States Government or Members of Congress may not receive
additional pay because of their service on the Council.
(g) ASSOCIATED COMMITTEES.—Subject to appointment by the
Chairperson, an individual who is not a member of the Council
may be designated as a member of a committee associated with
the Council. The individual serves without cost to the Government.
§ 2303. Executive Director
(a) APPOINTMENT AND PAY.—The Chairperson of the United
States Holocaust Memorial Council shall appoint an Executive
Director, subject to confirmation by the Council. The Executive
Director may be paid with nonappropriated funds. However, if
the Executive Director is paid with appropriated funds, the rate
of pay shall be a rate that is not more than the maximum rate
of basic pay payable under section 5376 of title 5, United States
Code. The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Council.
(b) DUTIES AND POWERS.—The Executive Director may—
(1) appoint employees in the competitive service subject
to chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5,
United States Code;
(2) appoint and fix the compensation (at a rate that is
not more than the maximum rate of basic pay payable under
section 5376 of title 5, United States Code) of not more than
three employees, notwithstanding any other law; and
(3) implement decisions of the Council, in the manner
the Council directs, and carry out other functions the Council,
the Executive Committee of the Council, or the Chairperson
assigns.
§ 2304. Gifts, bequests, and devises of property
(a) GENERAL.—The United States Holocaust Memorial Council
may solicit, accept, own, administer, invest, and use gifts, bequests,
and devises of property to aid or facilitate the construction, mainte-
nance, and operation of the memorial museum. The property and
the proceeds of the property shall be used as nearly as possible
in accordance with the terms of the gift, bequest, or devise donating
the property. Funds donated to and accepted by the Council under
this section are not considered appropriated funds and are not
subject to any requirements or restrictions applicable to appro-
priated funds.
(b) TAX TREATMENT.—For the purposes of Federal income,
estate, and gift taxes, property accepted under this section is
deemed to be a gift, bequest, or devise to the United States Govern-
ment.
§ 2305. Memorial museum
(a) TRANSFER OR PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA.—For the purpose of establishing the memorial
museum, and with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior
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in consultation with the Commission of Fine Arts and the National
Capital Planning Commission—
(1) a department, agency, or instrumentality of the United
States Government may transfer to the administrative jurisdic-
tion of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, any
real property in the District of Columbia that is under the
administrative jurisdiction of the department, agency, or
instrumentality and that the Council considers suitable for
the memorial museum; and
(2) the Council may purchase, with the consent of the
owner, any real property within the District of Columbia that
the Council considers suitable for the memorial museum.
(b) ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN
APPROVAL.—The architectural
design for the memorial museum is subject to the approval of
the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Commission
of Fine Arts and the National Capital Planning Commission.
(c) INSURANCE.—The Council shall maintain insurance on the
memorial museum to cover the risks, in the amount, and containing
the terms the Council considers necessary.
§ 2306. Audits
When requested by Congress, the Comptroller General shall
audit financial transactions of the United States Holocaust Memo-
rial Council, including those involving donated funds, under gen-
erally accepted auditing standards. The Council shall make avail-
able for an audit under this section all records, items, or property
used by the Council that are necessary for the audit. The Council
shall provide facilities for verifying transactions with the balances.
§ 2307. Administrative
(a) BYLAWS.—(1) The United States Holocaust Memorial Coun-
cil shall adopt bylaws to carry out its functions under this chapter.
(2) The Chairperson of the Council may waive a bylaw when
the Chairperson decides the waiver is in the best interest of the
Council. Immediately after waiving a bylaw, the Chairperson shall
send written notice to every voting member of the Council. The
waiver becomes final 30 days after the notice is sent unless a
majority of Council members disagrees in writing before the end
of the 30-day period.
(b) QUORUM.—One-third of the members of the Council is a
quorum. A vacancy in the Council does not affect its power to
function.
(c) EXPERTS AND CONSULTANTS.—The Council may procure the
temporary or intermittent services of experts or consultants under
section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, at rates that are not
more than the daily equivalent of the maximum annual rate of
basic pay payable under section 5376 of title 5, United States
Code.
(d) CONTRACT AUTHORITY.—In accordance with applicable law,
the Council may make contracts or other arrangements with public
agencies or authorities and with private organizations and persons
and may make payments necessary to carry out its functions under
this chapter.
(e) ASSISTANCE FROM OTHER UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES, AND INSTRUMENTALITIES.—The Secretary
of the Smithsonian Institution, the Library of Congress, and all
departments, agencies, and instrumentalities in the executive
H. R. 1085—28
branch of the United States Government may assist the Council
in carrying out its functions under this chapter.
(f ) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
AND SUPPORT.—The Secretary
of the Interior may provide administrative services and support
to the Council on a reimbursable basis.
§ 2308. Annual report
Each year, the Executive Director of the United States Holo-
caust Memorial Council shall submit to Congress a report on the
Executive Director’s stewardship of the authority to construct, main-
tain, and operate the memorial museum, including an accounting
of all financial transactions involving donated funds.
§ 2309. Authorization of appropriations
(a) GENERAL.—Amounts necessary to carry out this chapter
are authorized to be appropriated for each of the fiscal years ending
September 30, 1997–2000. Notwithstanding any other law, nec-
essary amounts are authorized to be appropriated to the Council
to obtain, from a private insurance carrier, insurance against loss
in connection with the memorial museum and related property
and exhibits.
(b) USE OF AMOUNTS FOR CONSTRUCTION BARRED.—Amounts
authorized under this chapter may not be used for construction.
(c) PRIOR AUTHORITY REQUIRED.—Authority to make contracts
and to make payments under this chapter, using amounts author-
ized to be appropriated under this section, are effective only to
the extent, and in amounts, provided in advance in an appropria-
tions law.
CHAPTER 25—PRESIDENT’S COMMITTEE ON
EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Sec.
2501. Acceptance of voluntary services and money or property.
2502. Authorization of appropriations.
§ 2501. Acceptance of voluntary services and money or
property
The President’s Committee on Employment of People With
Disabilities—
(1) notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31, may accept
voluntary and uncompensated services; and
(2) may accept, use, and dispose of any money or property
the Committee receives.
§ 2502. Authorization of appropriations
(a) GENERAL.—Amounts necessary for the work of the Presi-
dent’s Committee on Employment of People With Disabilities are
authorized to be appropriated for the fiscal year ending September
30, 1997, to be expended in the manner and by agencies the Presi-
dent may direct.
(b) USES.—Amounts appropriated under this section are to
be used to carry out the purposes of the National Disability Employ-
ment Awareness Month and to enable the President to provide
the Committee with adequate personnel to assist in its activities,
and otherwise to provide the Committee with the means of carrying
out a program to promote the employment of individuals with
disabilities, by—
H. R. 1085—29
(1) creating interest throughout the United States in the
rehabilitation and employment of such individuals; and
(2) obtaining and maintaining cooperation from all public
and private groups in the field.
SUBTITLE II—PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL
ORGANIZATIONS
PART A—GENERAL
CHAPTER
Sec.
101.
GENERAL ................................................................................................... 10101
PART B—ORGANIZATIONS
201.
AGRICULTURAL HALL OF FAME ......................................................... 20101
203.
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS ............................... 20301
205.
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY ......................................................... 20501
207.
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES .............................. 20701
209.
AMERICAN EX-PRISONERS OF WAR ................................................... 20901
211.
AMERICAN GOLD STAR MOTHERS, INCORPORATED ..................... 21101
213.
AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION ............................................. 21301
215.
AMERICAN HOSPITAL OF PARIS ......................................................... 21501
217.
THE AMERICAN LEGION ....................................................................... 21701
219.
THE AMERICAN NATIONAL THEATER AND ACADEMY ................. 21901
221.
THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERNATIONAL LAW .................... 22101
223.
AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE ................................ 22301
225.
AMERICAN WAR MOTHERS ................................................................... 22501
227.
AMVETS (AMERICAN VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II, KOREA,
AND VIETNAM) ..................................................................................... 22701
229.
ARMY AND NAVY UNION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMER-
ICA ........................................................................................................... 22901
231.
AVIATION HALL OF FAME .................................................................... 23101
301.
BIG BROTHERS—BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA .................................... 30101
303.
BLINDED VETERANS ASSOCIATION ................................................... 30301
305.
BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF AMERICA, INC. ........................................ 30501
307.
BOARD FOR FUNDAMENTAL EDUCATION ........................................ 30701
309.
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA .................................................................... 30901
311.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA ................................................... 31101
401.
CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMER-
ICA, INCORPORATED .......................................................................... 40101
403.
CIVIL AIR PATROL ................................................................................... 40301
405.
CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR SOCIETY OF THE UNIT-
ED STATES OF AMERICA ................................................................... 40501
407.
CORPORATION
FOR
THE PROMOTION OF RIFLE PRACTICE
AND FIREARMS SAFETY .................................................................... 40701
501.
DAUGHTERS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR 1861–
1865 .......................................................................................................... 50101
503.
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS ...................................................... 50301
601.
82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED ....... 60101
701.
FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION ........................................................... 70101
703.
FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS .................................................... 70301
705.
THE FOUNDATION OF THE FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION ........... 70501
707.
FREDERICK DOUGLASS MEMORIAL AND HISTORICAL ASSO-
CIATION .................................................................................................. 70701
709.
FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA ......................................................... 70901
801.
GENERAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS ................................. 80101
803.
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ................... 80301
805.
GOLD STAR WIVES OF AMERICA ......................................................... 80501
901.
[RESERVED] .............................................................................................. 90101
1001.
ITALIAN AMERICAN WAR VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES100101
1101.
JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMER-
ICA, INCORPORATED ..........................................................................110101
1103.
JEWISH WAR VETERANS,
U.S.A., NATIONAL MEMORIAL, IN-
CORPORATED ........................................................................................110301
1201.
[RESERVED] ..............................................................................................120101
1301.
LADIES OF THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC ........................130101
1303.
LEGION OF VALOR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN-
H. R. 1085—30
CORPORATED ........................................................................................130301
1305.
LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL, INCORPORATED .................................130501
1401.
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE .......................................................................140101
1403.
THE
MILITARY
CHAPLAINS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA ..........................................................................140301
1405.
MILITARY
ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART OF THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED .........................................140501
1407.
MILITARY ORDER OF THE WORLD WARS .........................................140701
1501.
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ....................150101
1503.
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES ..................................................150301
1505.
NATIONAL
CONFERENCE
OF STATE SOCIETIES, WASHING-
TON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA .........................................................150501
1507.
NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CITIZENSHIP .....................................150701
1509.
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON RADIATION PROTECTION AND MEAS-
UREMENTS ............................................................................................150901
1511.
NATIONAL
EDUCATION
ASSOCIATION
OF
THE
UNITED
STATES ...................................................................................................151101
1513.
NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION ........................151301
1515.
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF MUSIC CLUBS .....................................151501
1517.
NATIONAL FILM PRESERVATION FOUNDATION ............................151701
1519.
NATIONAL FUND FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION .................................151901
1521.
NATIONAL MINING HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM .......................152101
1523.
NATIONAL MUSIC COUNCIL .................................................................152301
1525.
NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL ..............................................................152501
1527.
NATIONAL SKI PATROL SYSTEM, INCORPORATED ........................152701
1529.
NATIONAL SOCIETY, DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN COLO-
NISTS .......................................................................................................152901
1531.
THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMER-
ICAN REVOLUTION ..............................................................................153101
1533.
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVO-
LUTION ...................................................................................................153301
1535.
NATIONAL TROPICAL BOTANICAL GARDEN ....................................153501
1537.
NATIONAL
WOMAN’S
RELIEF
CORPS,
AUXILIARY TO THE
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC ...................................................153701
1539.
THE NATIONAL YOEMEN F ...................................................................153901
1541.
NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS ....................................................................154101
1543.
NAVY CLUB OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ......................154301
1545.
NAVY WIVES CLUBS OF AMERICA ......................................................154501
1547.
NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNIT-
ED STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED ...................................154701
1601.
[RESERVED] ..............................................................................................160101
1701.
PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA ................................................170101
1703.
PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION .....................................170301
1705.
POLISH LEGION OF AMERICAN VETERANS, U.S.A. ........................170501
1801.
[RESERVED] ..............................................................................................180101
1901.
RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ....190101
1903.
RETIRED ENLISTED ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED ....................190301
2001.
SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTI-
CULTURISTS ..........................................................................................200101
2003.
SONS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR ............................200301
2101.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT ASSOCIATION ............................................210101
2103.
369TH VETERANS’ ASSOCIATION ........................................................210301
2201.
UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, INCORPORATED ...................220101
2203.
UNITED STATES CAPITOL HISTORICAL SOCIETY ..........................220301
2205.
UNITED STATES OLYMPIC COMMITTEE ...........................................220501
2207.
UNITED STATES SUBMARINE VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II .....220701
2301.
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES ............230101
2303.
VETERANS OF WORLD WAR I OF THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA, INCORPORATED ...............................................................230301
2305.
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA, INC. ..........................................230501
2401.
WOMEN’S ARMY CORPS VETERANS’ ASSOCIATION .......................240101
2501.
[RESERVED] ..............................................................................................250101
2601.
[RESERVED] ..............................................................................................260101
2701.
[RESERVED] ..............................................................................................270101
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PART A—GENERAL
CHAPTER 101—GENERAL
Sec.
10101. Audits.
10102. Reservation of right to amend or repeal.
§ 10101. Audits
(a) GENERAL.—Except as otherwise provided, the financial
statements of each corporation in part B of this subtitle shall
be audited annually in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards by an independent certified public accountant or
independent licensed public accountant, certified or licensed by
a regulatory authority of a State or other political subdivision
of the United States. The audit shall be conducted where the
financial statements of the corporation normally are kept. The
person conducting the audit shall be given access to—
(1) all records and property owned or used by the corpora-
tion necessary to facilitate the audit; and
(2) full facilities for verifying transactions with the balances
or securities held by depositories, fiscal agents, and custodians.
(b) REPORT.—(1) The corporation shall submit a report of the
audit to Congress not later than 6 months after the close of the
fiscal year for which the audit is made. The report shall describe
the scope of the audit and include—
(A) statements necessary to present fairly the corporation’s
assets, liabilities, and surplus or deficit, and an analysis of
the changes in those amounts during the year;
(B) a statement in reasonable detail of the corporation’s
income and expenses during the year including the results
of any trading, manufacturing, publishing, or other commercial-
type endeavor; and
(C) the independent auditor’s opinion of those statements.
(2) The report may not be printed as a public document, except
as part of proceedings authorized to be printed under section 1332
of title 44.
§ 10102. Reservation of right to amend or repeal
(a) GENERAL.—Congress reserves the right to amend or repeal
the provisions of part B of this subtitle.
(b) NONAPPLICATION.—Subsection (a) of this section does not
apply to chapters 213, 407, 801, 1403, 1503 (except section
150302(b)), 1513, 1517, 1531, and 1539 of this title.
PART B—ORGANIZATIONS
CHAPTER 201—AGRICULTURAL HALL OF FAME
Sec.
20101. Organization.
20102. Purposes.
20103. Membership.
20104. Governing body.
20105. Powers.
20106. Restrictions.
20107. Principal office.
20108. Records and inspection.
20109. Service of process.
20110. Liability for acts of officers and agents.
20111. Use of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
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§ 20101. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Agricultural Hall of Fame (in this chap-
ter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the
corporation has perpetual existence.
§ 20102. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to receive and maintain one or more funds and to
use any part of the principal or interest only for charitable,
scientific, literary, or educational purposes either directly or
by contributing to organizations authorized to carry on similar
activities;
(2) to honor farmers, farm women, farm leaders, teachers,
scientists, inventors, governmental leaders, and other individ-
uals who have helped make this Nation great by their outstand-
ing contributions to the establishment, development, advance-
ment, or improvement of agriculture in the United States;
(3) to perpetuate the memory of those individuals and
record their contributions and achievements by the erection
and maintenance of buildings and monuments as may be appro-
priate as a lasting memorial;
(4) to promote a greater sense of appreciation of the dignity
and importance of agriculture, historically carried out through
owner-operated farms, and the part it has played in developing
those social, economic, and spiritual values which are essential
in maintaining the free and democratic institutions of our
Republic;
(5) to establish and maintain a library and museum for
the collection and preservation for posterity of agricultural tools,
implements, machines, vehicles, pictures, paintings, books,
papers, documents, data, relics, mementos, artifacts, and other
items relating to agriculture;
(6) to cooperate with other organizations interested in simi-
lar projects; and
(7) to engage in other activities appropriate to carry out
its purposes.
§ 20103. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility
for membership in the corporation and the rights, privileges, and
designation of classes of members are as provided in the bylaws.
(b) VOTING.—Each member given voting rights by the bylaws
has one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting
of the voting members. The vote may be cast in the manner provided
in the bylaws.
§ 20104. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF GOVERNORS.—(1) The board of governors is the
governing body of the corporation. Between meetings of the mem-
bers of the corporation, the board is responsible for the general
policies and program of the corporation and for the control of
all funds of the corporation.
(2) The number of governors, their manner of selection (includ-
ing the filling of vacancies), and their term of office are as provided
in the bylaws. However, the board shall have at least 15 members.
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(3) The board may appoint committees. Each committee has
the powers provided in the bylaws or by resolution of the board.
The powers of a committee may include all the powers of the
board.
(b) OFFICERS.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a presi-
dent, one or more one vice presidents as provided in the bylaws,
a secretary, a treasurer, one or more assistant secretaries and
assistant treasurers, and other officers as provided in the bylaws.
(2) The manner of election, term of office, and duties of the
officers are as provided in the bylaws.
§ 20105. Powers
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 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 prop-
erty; and
(7) sue and be sued.
§ 20106. Restrictions
(a) STOCK
AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue
stock or declare or pay a dividend.
(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or a governor, offi-
cer, employee, or member 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 governor, 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 or
employee in an amount approved by the board of governors.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan or advance
to a governor, officer, employee, or member. Governors who vote
for or assent to making a loan or advance to a governor, officer,
employee, or member, 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.
(e) CONTRIBUTIONS TO CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS.—None of the
principal or interest of a fund referred to in section 20102(1) of
this title may be contributed to an organization if—
(1) a substantial part of its activities is carrying on propa-
ganda or attempting to influence legislation; or
(2) any part of its net earnings benefits a private share-
holder or individual.
§ 20107. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in Kansas City,
Kansas, or another place decided by the board of governors. How-
ever, the activities of the corporation are not confined to the place
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where the principal office is located but may be conducted through-
out the States, territories, and possessions of the United States.
§ 20108. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of
governors, and committees having any of the authority of its
board of governors; 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.
§ 20109. Service of process
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.
§ 20110. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents
acting within the scope of their authority.
§ 20111. Use of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets
of the corporation remaining after the discharge of all liabilities
shall be distributed as provided by the board of governors, but
in compliance with the charter and bylaws.
CHAPTER 203—AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ARTS AND
LETTERS
Sec.
20301. Organization.
20302. Purpose.
20303. Membership.
20304. Powers.
20305. Annual meeting.
20306. Annual report.
20307. Nonapplication of audit requirements.
§ 20301. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—American Academy of Arts and Letters
(in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corpora-
tion.
(b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION.—The corporation is declared to
be incorporated in the District of Columbia.
§ 20302. Purpose
The purpose of the corporation is to further the interests of
literature and the fine arts.
§ 20303. Membership
The corporation may have not more than 50 regular members.
§ 20304. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt bylaws and regulations;
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(2) fill vacancies;
(3) provide for the election of foreign, domestic, or honorary
associate members, and the division of those members into
classes;
(4) receive bequests and donations of property, hold the
property in trust, and invest the property to carry out the
purpose of the corporation; and
(5) do any other act necessary or usual for such a corpora-
tion.
§ 20305. Annual meeting
The corporation shall hold an annual meeting at a place in
the United States as may be designated.
§ 20306. Annual report
The corporation shall make an annual report to Congress,
to be filed with the Librarian of Congress.
§ 20307. Nonapplication of audit requirements
The audit requirements of section 10101 of this title do not
apply to the corporation.
CHAPTER 205—AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
Sec.
20501. Organization.
20502. Purposes.
20503. Powers.
20504. Cooperation with the military.
20505. Annual meeting.
20506. Annual report.
§ 20501. Organization
American Chemical Society (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’)
is a federally chartered corporation.
§ 20502. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to encourage in the broadest and most liberal manner
the advancement of chemistry in all its branches;
(2) to promote research in chemical science and industry;
(3) to improve the qualifications and usefulness of chemists
through high standards of professional ethics, education, and
attainments;
(4) to increase and diffuse chemical knowledge; and
(5) by its meetings, professional contacts, reports, papers,
discussions, and publications, to promote scientific interests
and inquiry to foster public welfare and education, aid the
development of our country’s industries, and add to the material
prosperity and happiness of our people.
§ 20503. Powers
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
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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.
§ 20504. Cooperation with the military
(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 experi-
ments.
§ 20505. Annual meeting
The corporation shall hold an annual meeting at a place in
the United States as may from time to time be designated.
§ 20506. Annual report
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.
CHAPTER 207—AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED
SOCIETIES
Sec.
20701. Definition.
20702. Organization.
20703. Purposes.
20704. Membership.
20705. Governing body.
20706. Powers.
20707. Restrictions.
20708. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
20709. Records and inspection.
20710. Service of process.
20711. Liability for acts of officers and agents.
20712. Annual report.
§ 20701. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of
Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 20702. Organization
American Council of Learned Societies (in this chapter, the
‘‘corporation’’), a nonprofit corporation incorporated in the District
of Columbia, is a federally chartered corporation.
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§ 20703. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles
of incorporation and include—
(1) the advancement of the humanistic studies in all fields
of learning; and
(2) the maintenance and strengthening of relations among
the national societies devoted to those studies.
§ 20704. Membership
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.
§ 20705. Governing body
(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.
§ 20706. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws
and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it is
incorporated.
§ 20707. Restrictions
(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 legisla-
tion.
(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 pay-
ment 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.
§ 20708. Duty to maintain 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.). If the corporation does not maintain that
status, the charter granted by this chapter expires.
§ 20709. Records and inspection
(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
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(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.
§ 20710. Service of process
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.
§ 20711. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents
acting within the scope of their authority.
§ 20712. Annual report
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.
CHAPTER 209—AMERICAN EX-PRISONERS OF WAR
Sec.
20901. Definition.
20902. Organization.
20903. Purposes.
20904. Membership.
20905. Governing body.
20906. Powers.
20907. Exclusive right to name and emblem.
20908. Restrictions.
20909. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status.
20910. Records and inspection.
20911. Service of process.
20912. Liability for acts of officers and agents.
20913. Annual report.
§ 20901. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of
Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 20902. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—American Ex-Prisoners of War (in this
chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), a nonprofit corporation incorporated
in the State of Washington, is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—If the corporation does not com-
ply with any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by
this chapter expires.
§ 20903. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles
of incorporation and include—
(1) encouraging fraternity for the common good;
(2) fostering patriotism and loyalty;
(3) assisting widows and orphans of deceased ex-prisoners
of war;
(4) assisting ex-prisoners of war who have been injured
or disabled as a result of their service;
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(5) maintaining allegiance to the United States;
(6) preserving and defending the United States from all
enemies; and
(7) maintaining historical records.
§ 20904. Membership
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.
§ 20905. Governing body
(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.
§ 20906. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws
and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it is
incorporated.
§ 20907. Exclusive right to name and emblem
The corporation has the exclusive right to use and to allow
others to use the name ‘‘American Ex-Prisoners of War’’ and the
official American Ex-Prisoners of War emblem or any colorable
simulation of that emblem. This section does not affect any vested
rights.
§ 20908. Restrictions
(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 legisla-
tion.
(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 pay-
ment of reasonable compensation to an officer or reimbursement
for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board
or 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.
§ 20909. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status
(a) CORPORATE STATUS.—The corporation shall maintain its
status as a corporation incorporated under the laws of the State
of Washington.
(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.).
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§ 20910. Records and inspection
(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.
§ 20911. Service of process
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.
§ 20912. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents
acting within the scope of their authority.
§ 20913. Annual report
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.
CHAPTER 211—AMERICAN GOLD STAR MOTHERS,
INCORPORATED
Sec.
21101. Definition.
21102. Organization.
21103. Purposes.
21104. Membership.
21105. Governing body.
21106. Powers.
21107. Restrictions.
21108. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status.
21109. Records and inspection.
21110. Service of process.
21111. Liability for acts of officers and agents.
21112. Annual report.
§ 21101. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of
Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 21102. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—American Gold Star Mothers, Incor-
porated (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 com-
ply with any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by
this chapter expires.
§ 21103. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles
of incorporation and include a continuing commitment, on a national
basis, to—
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(1) keep alive and develop the spirit that promoted world
services;
(2) maintain the ties of fellowship born of that service,
and assist and further all patriotic work;
(3) inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the commu-
nity, State, and Nation;
(4) assist veterans of World War I, World War II, the
Korean Conflict, Vietnam, and other strategic areas and their
dependents in the presentation of claims to the Department
of Veterans Affairs, and aid in any way in their power the
men and women who served and died or were wounded or
incapacitated during hostilities;
(5) perpetuate the memory of those whose lives were sac-
rificed in our wars;
(6) maintain true allegiance to the United States;
(7) inculcate lessons of patriotism and love of country in
the communities in which we live;
(8) inspire respect for the Stars and Stripes in the youth
of America;
(9) extend needful assistance to all Gold Star Mothers
and, when possible, to their descendants; and
(10) promote peace and good will for the United States
and all other Nations.
§ 21104. Membership
(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.
(b) NONDISCRIMINATION.—The terms of membership may not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin.
§ 21105. Governing body
(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.
§ 21106. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws
and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it is
incorporated.
§ 21107. Restrictions
(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 pay-
ment of reasonable compensation to an officer or reimbursement
for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board
of directors.
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(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.
§ 21108. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status
(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.).
§ 21109. Records and inspection
(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.
§ 21110. Service of process
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.
§ 21111. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents
acting within the scope of their authority.
§ 21112. Annual report
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.
CHAPTER 213—AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
Sec.
21301. Organization.
21302. Purposes.
21303. Powers.
21304. Annual meeting.
21305. Principal office.
21306. Historical collections.
21307. Annual report.
§ 21301. Organization
American Historical Association (in this chapter, the ‘‘corpora-
tion’’) is a body corporate and politic in the District of Columbia.
§ 21302. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
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(1) to promote historical studies;
(2) to collect and preserve historical manuscripts; and
(3) other kindred purposes in the interest of American
history and of history in America.
§ 21303. Powers
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.
§ 21304. Annual meeting
The corporation may hold its annual meeting in a place the
members of the corporation select.
§ 21305. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District
of Columbia.
§ 21306. Historical collections
The Regents of the Smithsonian Institution may allow the
corporation to deposit its collections, manuscripts, books, pamphlets,
and other historical material in the Smithsonian Institution or
the National Museum on conditions and under regulations the
Regents prescribe.
§ 21307. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to the Secretary
of the Smithsonian Institution on the activities of the corporation
and the condition of historical study in America. The Secretary
shall submit to Congress any part of the report the Secretary
decides is appropriate.
CHAPTER 215—AMERICAN HOSPITAL OF PARIS
Sec.
21501. Organization.
21502. Purpose.
21503. Governing body.
21504. Acquisition and management of property.
21505. Charges for medical services.
21506. Principal office.
21507. Nonapplication of audit requirements.
§ 21501. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—American Hospital of Paris (in this
chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION.—The corporation is declared to
be incorporated in the District of Columbia.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the
corporation has perpetual existence.
§ 21502. Purpose
The purpose of the corporation is to maintain a hospital in
the vicinity of Paris, France, to provide medical and surgical care
to citizens of the United States.
§ 21503. Governing body
(a) GENERAL.—(1) The board of governors is the governing
body of the corporation.
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(2) The board shall have at least 12 governors, divided into
3 classes of equal numbers. One class of governors shall be elected
each year for a term of 3 years or until their successors are elected.
The corporation shall elect the governors at its annual meeting.
(b) QUORUM.—Five governors are a quorum for the transaction
of business, except that a majority vote of the board is required
for—
(1) the sale or alienation of any real or personal estate
of the corporation; or
(2) the leasing of real estate of the corporation for a term
of more than one year.
(c) POWERS.—The board may—
(1) adopt and amend bylaws, as may be necessary and
proper, related to—
(A) elections and meetings;
(B) qualifications and duties of governors and officers;
(C) admission and qualifications of members; and
(D) management and disposition of the property,
business, and concerns of the corporation;
(2) conduct all business of the corporation;
(3) fill, until the next annual election, a vacancy on the
board; and
(4) appoint attending and resident physicians and surgeons,
agents, assistants, and attendants as may be necessary, set
their compensation, and discharge them.
§ 21504. Acquisition and management of property
The corporation may acquire, own, lease, encumber, and trans-
fer property, in the United States and France, to carry out the
purposes of the corporation.
§ 21505. Charges for medical services
The corporation may charge a reasonable compensation for
providing medical and surgical services or may provide those serv-
ices without charge. Amounts received under this section shall
be used to carry out the purposes of the corporation.
§ 21506. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District
of Columbia. However, offices may be maintained and meetings
of the board of governors and committees may be held elsewhere.
§ 21507. Nonapplication of audit requirements
The audit requirements of section 10101 of this title do not
apply to the corporation.
CHAPTER 217—THE AMERICAN LEGION
Sec.
21701. Organization.
21702. Purposes.
21703. Membership.
21704. Powers.
21705. Exclusive right to name, emblems, and badges.
21706. Political activities.
21707. Service of process.
21708. Annual report.
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§ 21701. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—The American Legion (in this chapter,
the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the
corporation has perpetual existence.
§ 21702. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United
States;
(2) to promote peace and good will among the peoples
of the United States and all the nations of the Earth;
(3) to preserve the memories and incidents of the 2 World
Wars and the other great hostilities fought to uphold democ-
racy;
(4) to cement the ties and comradeship born of service;
and
(5) to consecrate the efforts of its members to mutual
helpfulness and service to their country.
§ 21703. Membership
An individual is eligible for membership in the corporation
only if the individual—
(1) has served in the Armed Forces of—
(A) the United States at any time during any period
from—
(i) April 6, 1917, through November 11, 1918;
(ii) December 7, 1941, through December 31, 1946;
(iii) June 25, 1950, through January 31, 1955;
(iv) December 22, 1961, through May 7, 1975;
(v) August 24, 1982, through July 31, 1984;
(vi) December 20, 1989, through January 31,
1990; or
(vii) August 2, 1990, through the date of cessation
of hostilities, as decided by the United States Govern-
ment; or
(B) a government associated with the United States
during a period referred to in subclause (A) of this clause
and was a citizen of the United States when the individual
entered that service; and
(2) was honorably discharged or separated from that service
or continues to serve honorably after that period.
§ 21704. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt a constitution, bylaws, and regulations to carry
out the purposes of the corporation;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) establish and maintain offices to conduct its activities;
(4) establish State and territorial organizations and local
chapter or post organizations;
(5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property
as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(6) publish a magazine and other publications;
(7) sue and be sued; and
(8) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out
the purposes of the corporation.
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§ 21705. Exclusive right to name, emblems, and badges
The corporation and its State and local subdivisions have the
exclusive right to use the name ‘‘The American Legion’’ or ‘‘Amer-
ican Legion’’. The corporation has the exclusive right to use, manu-
facture, and control the right to manufacture, emblems and badges
the corporation adopts.
§ 21706. Political activities
The corporation shall be nonpolitical and may not promote
the candidacy of an individual seeking public office.
§ 21707. Service of process
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.
§ 21708. Annual report
Not later than January 1 of each year, the corporation shall
submit a report to Congress on the activities of the corporation
during the prior calendar year. The report may not be printed
as a public document.
CHAPTER 219—THE AMERICAN NATIONAL THEATER
AND ACADEMY
Sec.
21901. Organization.
21902. Purposes.
21903. Powers.
21904. Exclusive right to name.
21905. Restrictions.
21906. Headquarters and meetings.
21907. Service of process.
21908. Annual report.
§ 21901. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—The American National Theater and
Academy (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered
corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the
corporation has perpetual existence.
§ 21902. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation include—
(1) the presentation of theatrical productions of the highest
type;
(2) the stimulation of public interest in the drama as an
art belonging both to the theater and to literature and to
be enjoyed both on the stage and in the study;
(3) the advancement of interest in the drama throughout
the United States by furthering the production of the best
plays, interpreted by the best actors at a minimum cost;
(4) the further development of the study of drama of the
present and past in our universities, colleges, schools, and
elsewhere; and
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(5) the sponsoring, encouraging, and developing of the art
and technique of the theater through a school within the
National Academy.
§ 21903. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt a constitution, bylaws, and regulations;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) establish and maintain offices and buildings to conduct
its activities;
(4) establish State and territorial organizations and local
branches;
(5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property
as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation,
subject to its constitution and instructions of donors;
(6) sue and be sued; and
(7) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out
the purposes of the corporation.
§ 21904. Exclusive right to name
The corporation and its State and local branches and subdivi-
sions have the exclusive right to use the name ‘‘The American
National Theater and Academy’’.
§ 21905. Restrictions
(a) PROFIT
AND STOCK.—The corporation shall be nonprofit
and may not issue stock.
(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation shall be nonpolitical
and nonsectarian, and may not promote the candidacy of an individ-
ual seeking public office.
(c) HONORARY MEMBERS.—The corporation may not have honor-
ary members.
§ 21906. Headquarters and meetings
The corporation may have its headquarters and hold its meet-
ings at places the corporation decides are best.
§ 21907. Service of process
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 the District of Columbia or
of each State, territory, or possession of the United States in which
its headquarters, branches, or subdivisions are located, the name
and address of an agent in that jurisdiction on whom legal process
or demands against the corporation may be served.
§ 21908. Annual report
Not later than January 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 report of
its receipts and expenditures. The report may not be printed as
a public document.
CHAPTER 221—THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF
INTERNATIONAL LAW
Sec.
22101. Organization.
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22102. Purposes.
22103. Governing body.
22104. Powers.
22105. Restrictions.
22106. Principal office.
22107. Records and inspection.
22108. Service of process.
22109. Liability for acts of officers and agents.
§ 22101. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—The American Society of International
Law (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered
corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the
corporation has perpetual existence.
§ 22102. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to foster the study of international law; and
(2) to promote the establishment and maintenance of inter-
national relations on the basis of law and justice.
§ 22103. Governing body
(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 pro-
vided 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 constitu-
tion may authorize the council—
(1) to elect the secretary and the treasurer of the corpora-
tion for specified terms; and
(2) to fill vacancies until the next annual meeting.
§ 22104. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend a constitution, bylaws, and regulations
for the management of its property and the regulation of its
affairs;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) choose officers, managers, 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 prop-
erty;
(7) publish a journal and other publications;
(8) sue and be sued; and
(9) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out
the purposes of the corporation.
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§ 22105. Restrictions
(a) PROFIT.—The corporation may not operate for profit.
(b) STOCK
AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue
stock or declare or pay a dividend.
(c) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or an officer or
member of the executive council as such may not contribute to,
support, or assist a political party or candidate for elective public
office.
(d) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets
of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed
to, a member of the corporation or an officer or member of the
executive council, except on the dissolution or final liquidation
of the corporation.
(e) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan or advance
to an officer or member of the executive council. Members of the
council who vote for or assent to making a loan or advance to
an officer or member of the council, 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.
§ 22106. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District
of Columbia. However, the activities of the corporation are not
confined to the District of Columbia but may be conducted through-
out the United States.
§ 22107. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, executive
council, and committees having any of the authority of its
executive council; and
(3) at its 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.
§ 22108. Service of process
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.
§ 22109. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents
acting within the scope of their authority.
CHAPTER 223—AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
LEAGUE
Sec.
22301. Organization.
22302. Purposes.
22303. Membership.
22304. Governing body.
22305. Powers.
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22306. Exclusive right to name, insignia, emblems, and badges.
22307. Restrictions.
22308. Principal office.
22309. Records and inspection.
22310. Service of process.
22311. Liability for acts of officers and agents.
22312. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 22301. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—American Symphony Orchestra League
(in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corpora-
tion.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the
corporation has perpetual existence.
§ 22302. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to serve as a coordinating, research, and educational
agency and clearinghouse for symphony orchestras to help
strengthen the work in their local communities;
(2) to assist in the formation of new symphony orchestras;
(3) to encourage and recognize the work of America’s
musicians, conductors, and composers, through suitable means;
and
(4) to aid the expansion of the musical and cultural life
of the United States through suitable educational and service
activities.
§ 22303. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility
for membership in the corporation and the rights, privileges, and
designation of classes of members are as provided in the constitution
and bylaws of the corporation.
(b) VOTING.—Each member (except an honorary, sustaining,
or associate member) has one vote on each matter submitted to
a vote at a meeting of the members.
§ 22304. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—(1) The board of directors is the
governing body of the corporation. Between meetings of the mem-
bers of the corporation, the board is responsible for the general
policies and program of the corporation and for the control of
contributions raised by the corporation.
(2) The number of directors, their manner of selection (including
the filling of vacancies), and their term of office are as provided
in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
(b) OFFICERS.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a presi-
dent, one or more vice presidents as provided in the constitution
and bylaws, a secretary, a treasurer, and one or more assistant
secretaries and assistant treasurers as provided in the constitution
and bylaws.
(2) The manner of election, term of office, and duties of the
officers are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.
§ 22305. Powers
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;
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(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 prop-
erty; and
(7) sue and be sued.
§ 22306. Exclusive right to name, insignia, emblems, and
badges
The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name ‘‘Amer-
ican Symphony Orchestra League’’ and distinctive insignia,
emblems and badges, descriptive or designating marks, and words
or phrases required to carry out the duties and powers of the
corporation. This section does not affect any vested rights.
§ 22307. Restrictions
(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.
§ 22308. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in Charleston,
West Virginia, or another place decided by the board of directors.
However, the activities of the corporation are not confined to the
place where the principal office is located but may be conducted
throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United
States.
§ 22309. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of
directors, and committees having any of the authority of its
board of directors; and
(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and
addresses of its members entitled to vote.
(b) INSPECTION.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or
attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the corporation
for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.
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§ 22310. Service of process
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.
§ 22311. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents
acting within the scope of their authority.
§ 22312. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquida-
tion
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.
CHAPTER 225—AMERICAN WAR MOTHERS
Sec.
22501. Organization.
22502. Purposes.
22503. Membership.
22504. Powers.
22505. Exclusive right to name.
22506. Restrictions.
22507. Tax-exempt status.
22508. Meetings.
22509. Service of process.
22510. Annual report.
§ 22501. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—American War Mothers (in this chap-
ter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION.—The corporation is declared to
be incorporated in the District of Columbia.
(c) PERIOD OF EXISTENCE.—The corporation may continue to
exist until there are no individuals who qualify for membership.
§ 22502. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to keep alive and develop the spirit that promoted
world service;
(2) to maintain the ties of fellowship born of that service
and to assist and further any patriotic work;
(3) to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the
community, State, and Nation;
(4) to work for the welfare of the Army and Navy;
(5) to assist, in any way in their power, men and women
who served and were wounded or incapacitated in World War
I; and
(6) to foster and promote friendship and understanding
between America and the Allies in World War I.
§ 22503. Membership
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—
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(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.
§ 22504. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt a constitution, bylaws, and regulations;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) adopt emblems and badges;
(4) establish and maintain offices to conduct its activities;
(5) establish State, territorial, and local subdivisions;
(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property
as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation,
subject to section 22506(b) of this title;
(7) publish a magazine and other publications;
(8) sue and be sued; and
(9) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out
its purposes.
§ 22505. Exclusive right to name
The corporation and its State, territorial, and local subdivisions
have the exclusive right to use the name ‘‘American War Mothers’’.
§ 22506. Restrictions
(a) GENERAL.—The corporation shall be nonprofit, nonpolitical,
nonsectarian, and nonpartisan, and may not promote the candidacy
of an individual seeking public office.
(b) OWNERSHIP AND USE OF PROPERTY.—The corporation may
not accept, own, or hold, directly or indirectly, any property not
reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation.
§ 22507. Tax-exempt status
The personal property and funds of the corporation, whether
principal or income, so long as held or used only to carry out
the purposes of the corporation, are exempt from taxation by the
United States Government, the District of Columbia, and the terri-
tories and possessions of the United States.
§ 22508. Meetings
The corporation may hold its meetings at any place the corpora-
tion decides.
§ 22509. Service of process
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.
§ 22510. Annual report
Not later than January 1 of each year, the corporation shall
submit a report to Congress on the activities of the corporation
during the prior calendar year. The report may not be printed
as a public document.
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CHAPTER 227—AMVETS (AMERICAN VETERANS OF
WORLD WAR II, KOREA, AND VIETNAM)
Sec.
22701. Organization.
22702. Purposes.
22703. Membership.
22704. Governing body.
22705. Powers.
22706. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
22707. Restrictions.
22708. Headquarters and principal place of business.
22709. Records and inspection.
22710. Service of process.
22711. Liability for acts of officials, representatives, and agents.
22712.
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 22701. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—AMVETS (American Veterans of World
War II, Korea, and Vietnam) (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’)
is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the
corporation has perpetual existence.
§ 22702. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to preserve for ourselves and our posterity the great
and basic truths and enduring principles upon which this
Nation was founded;
(2) to maintain a continuing interest in the welfare and
rehabilitation of the disabled veterans of World War II, the
Korean conflict, and the Vietnam era and to establish facilities
for the assistance of all veterans and to represent them in
their claims before the Department of Veterans Affairs and
other organizations without charge;
(3) to dedicate ourselves to the service and best interests
of the community, State, and Nation to the end that our country
shall be and remain forever a whole, strong, and free Nation;
(4) to aid and encourage the abolition of prejudice,
ignorance, and disease;
(5) to encourage universal exercise of the voting franchise
to the end that there shall be elected and maintained in public
office men and women who hold public office as a public trust
administered in the best interests of all the people;
(6) to advocate the development and means by which all
Americans may become enlightened and informed citizens and
thus participate fully in the functions of our democracy;
(7) to encourage and support an international organization
of all peace-loving nations to the end that not again shall
any nation be permitted to breach their national peace;
(8) to continue to serve the best interests of our Nation
in peace as in war;
(9) to develop to the utmost the human, mental, spiritual,
and economical resources of our Nation;
(10) to perpetuate and preserve the friendships and com-
radeship born on the battle front and nurtured in the common
experience of service to our Nation during time of war; and
(11) to honor the memory of those men and women who
gave their lives that a free America and a free world might
live by the creation of living memorials in the form of additional
educational, cultural, and recreational facilities.
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§ 22703. Membership
(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) VOTING.—Each member has one vote in the conduct of
official business at the post level.
(c) NONDISCRIMINATION.—The terms of membership may not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national
origin.
§ 22704. Governing body
(a) DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTIONS.—Each post may
elect delegates to national conventions of the corporation. The dele-
gates each have one vote in the conduct of business of the convention
to which they are elected.
(b) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.—The executive committee of the
corporation consists of—
(1) one member elected to represent each department; and
(2) the officers of the corporation as ex officio members.
(c) OFFICERS.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a national
commander, seven national vice commanders, one of whom shall
be a woman, a finance officer, an adjutant, a judge advocate, and
a provost marshal.
(2) The officers shall be elected by the delegates at the annual
national convention.
(d) NONDISCRIMINATION.—The requirements for holding office
in the corporation may not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, or national origin.
§ 22705. Powers
(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 prop-
erty;
(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 provi-
sions, privileges, and prerogatives granted before July 24, 1947,
to other national veterans’ organizations because of their incorpora-
tion by Congress are granted to the corporation.
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§ 22706. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
The corporation and its State, regional, and local subdivisions
have the exclusive right to use the name ‘‘AMVETS (American
Veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam)’’ and seals,
emblems, and badges the corporation adopts.
§ 22707. Restrictions
(a) PROFIT.—The corporation shall operate as a not-for-profit
corporation, exclusively for charitable, educational, patriotic, and
civic improvement purposes.
(b) STOCK
AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue
stock or declare or pay a dividend.
(c) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or an officer of the
corporation or member of its executive committee as such may
not contribute to, support, or assist a political party or candidate
for elective public office. The corporation may not carry on propa-
ganda.
(d) 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 of the corporation, except on
dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation.
(e) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan or advance
to a director or officer. Directors who vote for or assent to making
a loan or advance to a director or officer, 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.
§ 22708. Headquarters and principal place of business
The headquarters and principal place of business of the corpora-
tion shall be in the District of Columbia. However, the activities
of the corporation are not confined to the District of Columbia
but may be conducted throughout the States, territories, and posses-
sions of the United States.
§ 22709. Records and inspection
(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.
§ 22710. Service of process
(a) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.—The corporation shall have a des-
ignated 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.—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,
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the name and address of an agent in that State on whom legal
process or demands against the corporation may be served.
§ 22711. Liability for acts of officials, representatives, and
agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officials, representa-
tives, and agents acting within the scope of their authority.
§ 22712. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquida-
tion
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 disabled veterans
of World War II, the Korean conflict, and the Vietnam era.
CHAPTER 229—ARMY AND NAVY UNION OF THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA
Sec.
22901. Definition.
22902. Organization.
22903. Purposes.
22904. Membership.
22905. Governing body.
22906. Powers.
22907. Restrictions.
22908. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status.
22909. Records and inspection.
22910. Service of process.
22911. Liability for acts of officers and agents.
22912. Annual report.
§ 22901. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of
Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 22902. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Army and Navy Union of the United
States of America (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), incorporated
in Ohio, is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—If the corporation does not com-
ply with any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by
this chapter expires.
§ 22903. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles
of incorporation and include—
(1) holding true allegiance to the United States Government
and fidelity to its Constitution, laws, and institutions;
(2) serving our Nation under God in peace as well as
in war by fostering the ideals of faith and patriotism, loyalty,
justice, and liberty, by inculcating in the hearts of young and
old, through precept and practice, the spirit of true American-
ism, and by participating in civic activities for the good of
our country and our community;
(3) uniting in fraternal fellowship those who have served,
or are now serving, honorably in the Armed Forces of the
United States;
(4) protecting and advancing their civic, social, and eco-
nomic welfare;
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(5) aiding them in sickness and distress;
(6) assisting in the burial and commemoration of their
dead and providing help for their widows and orphans; and
(7) perpetuating the memory of patriotic deeds performed
by the defenders of our country.
§ 22904. Membership
Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights
and privileges of members are as provided in the bylaws.
§ 22905. Governing body
(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.
§ 22906. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws
and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it is
incorporated.
§ 22907. Restrictions
(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 legisla-
tion.
(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 pay-
ment 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.
§ 22908. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status
(a) CORPORATE STATUS.—The corporation shall maintain its
status as a corporation incorporated under the laws of Ohio.
(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.).
§ 22909. Records and inspection
(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.
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(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.
§ 22910. Service of process
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.
§ 22911. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents
acting within the scope of their authority.
§ 22912. Annual report
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.
CHAPTER 231—AVIATION HALL OF FAME
Sec.
23101. Organization.
23102. Purposes.
23103. Membership.
23104. Governing body.
23105. Powers.
23106. Restrictions.
23107. Principal office.
23108. Records and inspection.
23109. Statement required in audit report.
23110. Service of process.
23111. Liability for acts of officers and agents.
23112. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 23101. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Aviation Hall of Fame (in this chapter,
the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the
corporation has perpetual existence.
§ 23102. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to receive and maintain one or more funds and to
use any part of the principal and income only for charitable,
scientific, literary, or educational purposes, either directly or
by contributing to organizations authorized to carry on similar
activities;
(2) to honor citizens, aviation leaders, pilots, teachers, sci-
entists, engineers, inventors, governmental leaders, and other
individuals who have helped to make this Nation great by
their outstanding contributions to the establishment, develop-
ment, advancement, or improvement of aviation in the United
States;
(3) to perpetuate the memory of those individuals and
record their contributions and achievements by the erection
and maintenance of buildings and monuments as may be appro-
priate as a lasting memorial;
(4) to promote a better sense of appreciation of the origins
and growth of aviation, especially in the United States, and
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the part aviation has played in changing the economic, social,
and scientific aspects of our Nation;
(5) to establish and maintain a library and museum for
the collection and preservation for posterity of the history of
those honored by the organization, together with a documenta-
tion of their accomplishments and contributions to aviation,
including items such as aviation pictures, paintings, books,
papers, documents, scientific data, relics, mementos, artifacts,
and other items related to that history;
(6) to cooperate with other recognized aviation organiza-
tions actively engaged and interested in similar projects; and
(7) to engage in any other activities appropriate to carry
out the purposes of the corporation.
§ 23103. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility
for membership in the corporation and the rights, privileges, and
designation of classes of members are as provided in the bylaws.
(b) VOTING.—Each member given voting rights by the bylaws
has one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting
of the voting members. The vote may be cast in the manner provided
in the bylaws.
§ 23104. Governing body
(a) BOARD
OF TRUSTEES.—(1) The board of trustees is the
governing body of the corporation. Between meetings of the mem-
bers of the corporation, the board is responsible for the general
policies and program of the corporation and for the control of
all funds of the corporation.
(2) The number of trustees, their manner of selection (including
the filling of vacancies), and their term of office are as provided
in the bylaws. However, the board shall have at least 18 members.
(3) The board may appoint committees. Each committee has
the powers provided in the bylaws or by resolution of the board.
The powers of a committee may include all the powers of the
board.
(b) OFFICERS.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a presi-
dent, one or more vice presidents as provided in the bylaws, a
secretary, a treasurer, and other officers as provided in the bylaws.
(2) The manner of election, term of office, and duties of the
officers are as provided in the bylaws.
(c)(1) BOARD OF NOMINATIONS.—The board of trustees shall
appoint a board of nominations, consisting of at least 24 members,
from members of the corporation not concurrently serving as mem-
bers of the board of trustees. Those individuals serve for the term
provided in the bylaws.
(2) The board of nominations shall nominate United States
citizens or residents to be honored by the corporation and rec-
ommend those persons to the board of trustees for consideration
as provided in the bylaws.
§ 23105. Powers
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;
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(3) choose officers, trustees, 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 prop-
erty; and
(7) sue and be sued.
§ 23106. Restrictions
(a) STOCK
AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue
stock or declare or pay a dividend.
(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or a trustee, officer,
employee, member of the board of nominations, or member of the
corporation 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 trustee, officer, member of the board of nominations, or member
of the corporation, 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 in an amount approved by the board of trustees.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan or advance
to a trustee, officer, employee, member of the board of nominations,
or member of the corporation. Trustees who vote for or assent
to making such a loan or advance, 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.
(e) CONTRIBUTIONS TO CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS.—None of the
principal or interest of a fund referred to in section 23102(1) of
this title may be contributed to an organization if—
(1) a substantial part of its activities is carrying on propa-
ganda or attempting to influence legislation; or
(2) any part of its net earnings benefits a private share-
holder or individual.
§ 23107. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in Dayton, Ohio,
or another place decided by the board of trustees. However, the
activities of the corporation are not confined to the place where
the principal office is located but may be conducted throughout
the States, territories, and possessions of the United States.
§ 23108. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of
trustees, board of nominations, and committees having any
of the authority of its board of trustees; and
(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and
addresses of its members entitled to vote.
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(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.
§ 23109. Statement required in audit report
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 pay-
ments of compensation or fees at a rate greater than $10,000
a year.
§ 23110. Service of process
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.
§ 23111. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents
acting within the scope of their authority.
§ 23112. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquida-
tion
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 pur-
poses of the corporation and in compliance with the charter and
bylaws.
CHAPTER 301—BIG BROTHERS—BIG SISTERS OF
AMERICA
Sec.
30101. Organization.
30102. Purposes.
30103. Membership.
30104. Governing body.
30105. Powers.
30106. Exclusive right to names, seals, emblems, and badges.
30107. Restrictions.
30108. Principal office.
30109. Records and inspection.
30110. Service of process.
30111. Liability for acts of officers and agents.
30112. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 30101. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Big Brothers—Big Sisters of America
(in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corpora-
tion.
(b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION AND DOMICILE.—The corporation
is declared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of
Columbia.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the
corporation has perpetual existence.
§ 30102. Purposes
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;
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(2) to promote the use, by other lay and professional agen-
cies 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.
§ 30103. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility
for membership in the corporation and the rights, privileges, and
designation of classes of members are as provided in the constitution
and bylaws of the corporation.
(b) VOTING.—Each member has one vote on each matter submit-
ted to a vote at a meeting of the members.
§ 30104. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—(1) The board of directors is the
governing body of the corporation. The powers, duties, and respon-
sibilities of the board are as provided in the constitution and bylaws
of the corporation.
(2) The number of directors is as provided in the constitution.
Their manner of selection (including the filling of vacancies) and
their term of office are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.
(b) OFFICERS.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a chairman
of the board of directors, 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.
§ 30105. Powers
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 prop-
erty; and
(7) sue and be sued.
§ 30106. Exclusive right to names, seals, emblems, and
badges
The corporation and its subordinate divisions have the exclusive
right to use the names ‘‘The Big Brothers of America, Big Sisters
International, Incorporated’’, ‘‘Big Sisters of America’’, ‘‘Big Broth-
ers’’, ‘‘Big Sisters’’, ‘‘Big Brothers—Big Sisters of America’’, and
‘‘Big Sisters—Big Brothers’’, and to use and to allow others to
use seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts.
§ 30107. Restrictions
(a) STOCK
AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue
stock or declare or pay a dividend.
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(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.
§ 30108. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, or another place decided by the board of directors.
However, the activities of the corporation are not confined to the
place where the principal office is located but may be conducted
throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United
States.
§ 30109. Records and inspection
(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.
§ 30110. Service of process
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.
§ 30111. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents
acting within the scope of their authority.
§ 30112. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquida-
tion
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.
CHAPTER 303—BLINDED VETERANS ASSOCIATION
Sec.
30301. Organization.
30302. Purposes.
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30303. Membership.
30304. Governing body.
30305. Powers.
30306. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
30307. Restrictions.
30308. Principal office.
30309. Records and inspection.
30310. Service of process.
30311. Liability for acts of officers and agents.
30312. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 30301. Organization
(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.
§ 30302. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to operate as a not-for-profit corporation exclusively
for charitable, educational, patriotic, and civic improvement
purposes;
(2) to promote the welfare of blinded veterans so that,
notwithstanding their disabilities, they may take their rightful
place in the community and work with their fellow citizens
toward the creation of a peaceful world;
(3) to preserve and strengthen a spirit of fellowship among
blinded veterans so that they may give mutual aid and assist-
ance to one another; and
(4) to maintain and extend the institutions of American
freedom and to encourage loyalty to the Constitution and laws
of the United States and of the States in which they reside.
§ 30303. Membership
(a) GENERAL MEMBERSHIP.—An individual who served in the
Armed Forces of the United States and who, in the line of duty
in that service, sustained a substantial impairment of sight or
vision as defined by the bylaws of the corporation is eligible for
general membership in the corporation.
(b) HONORARY AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP.—In addition to
general membership, the corporation shall have special classes of
honorary and associate membership. Eligibility for, and the rights
and obligations of, those special classes are as provided in the
bylaws.
§ 30304. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—(1) The number of directors of the
corporation shall be at least three but not more than 15. The
directors shall be divided into a specified number of classes. Each
class shall hold office for a definite period of years as provided
in the bylaws.
(2) A majority of the directors must be present at a meeting
of directors to constitute a quorum. A majority vote of the directors
present at a meeting at which there is a quorum is necessary
for the transaction of business.
(3) A director may be removed at any time for just and proper
cause by a majority vote of a quorum of directors present at a
meeting called for that purpose.
(4) A vacancy in the office of director may be filled by a
majority vote of a quorum of the remaining directors present at
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a meeting called for that purpose. A director elected to fill a vacancy
serves until the next annual meeting of the corporation.
(b) OFFICERS.—The officers of the corporation and their manner
of election, term of office, duties, and powers are as provided in
the bylaws.
§ 30305. Powers
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, and agents as the activities
of the corporation require;
(4) charge and collect membership dues;
(5) make contracts;
(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property
as necessary or convenient 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 prop-
erty;
(8) sue and be sued; and
(9) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out
the purposes of the corporation.
§ 30306. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
The corporation and its authorized regional groups and other
local subdivisions have the exclusive right to use the name ‘‘Blinded
Veterans Association’’ and seals, emblems, and badges the corpora-
tion adopts.
§ 30307. Restrictions
(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 elective 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 section
does not prevent the payment of—
(1) bona fide expenses of officers of the corporation in
amounts approved by the board of directors; or
(2) appropriate aid to blinded veterans or their widows
or children in carrying out the purposes of the corporation.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director,
officer, or employee. Directors and officers 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.
(e) IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY.—Members and private individ-
uals are not liable for the obligations of the corporation.
§ 30308. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District
of Columbia or another place decided by the board of directors.
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However, the activities of the corporation are not confined to the
place where the principal office is located but may be conducted
throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United
States.
§ 30309. Records and inspection
(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.
§ 30310. Service of process
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.
§ 30311. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents
acting within the scope of their authority.
§ 30312. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquida-
tion
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets
remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be transferred
to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to be applied to the care
and comfort of blinded veterans.
CHAPTER 305—BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF AMERICA, INC.
Sec.
30501. Definition.
30502. Organization.
30503. Purposes.
30504. Membership.
30505. Governing body.
30506. Powers.
30507. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
30508. Restrictions.
30509. Principal office.
30510. Records and inspection.
30511. Service of process.
30512. Liability for acts of officers and agents.
30513. Annual report.
30514. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 30501. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘Armed Forces’’ includes the
United States Army, United States Navy, United States Marines,
United States Air Force, United States Coast Guard, National
Guard, United States Army Reserves, United States Navy Reserves,
United States Marine Reserves, United States Air Force Reserves,
United States Coast Guard Reserves, United States Naval Militia,
merchant marines, and armed home guards who have served on
active duty.
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§ 30502. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.
(in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), is a federally chartered corpora-
tion.
(b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION AND DOMICILE.—The corporation
is declared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of
Columbia.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the
corporation has perpetual existence.
§ 30503. Purposes
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.
§ 30504. Membership
An individual is eligible for membership in the corporation
if—
(1) she is a mother, adoptive mother, or stepmother (who
has given a mother’s care at least since the stepchild was
age 13) of a son or daughter who—
(A) is serving in the Armed Forces; or
(B) has served in, or has been honorably discharged
from, the Armed Forces in World War II or the Korean
hostilities; and
(2) she is living in the United States.
§ 30505. Governing body
(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. How-
ever, the form of government of the corporation must be representa-
tive 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.
(3) The meetings of the national convention may be held in
the District of Columbia or any State, territory, or possession of
the United States.
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(b) OFFICERS.—The officers of the corporation and their manner
of selection, term of office, and duties are as provided in the constitu-
tion and bylaws of the corporation.
§ 30506. Powers
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, employees, and agents 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 prop-
erty;
(7) sue and be sued; and
(8) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out
the purposes of the corporation.
§ 30507. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
The corporation and its subordinate divisions have the exclusive
right to use the name ‘‘Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.’’. The
corporation has the exclusive right to use, and to allow others
to use, seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts.
§ 30508. Restrictions
(a) STOCK
AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue
stock or declare or pay a dividend.
(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or an officer or
agent as such may not contribute to 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, an 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 or reimbursement
for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the council
of administration of the corporation.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan or advance
to an officer or employee. Members of the council of administration
who vote for or assent to making a loan or advance to an 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.
§ 30509. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District
of Columbia.
§ 30510. Records and inspection
(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.
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(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.
§ 30511. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District
of Columbia to receive service of process, notice, or demand for
the corporation. Designation of the agent shall be filed in the
office of the Mayor of the District of Columbia or another office
designated by the Mayor. Notice to or service on the agent is
notice to or service on the corporation.
§ 30512. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents
acting within the scope of their authority.
§ 30513. Annual report
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.
§ 30514. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquida-
tion
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets
remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be distributed
as provided by the national executive board, but in compliance
with the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
CHAPTER 307—BOARD FOR FUNDAMENTAL EDUCATION
Sec.
30701. Organization.
30702. Purpose.
30703. Membership.
30704. Governing body.
30705. Powers.
30706. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
30707. Restrictions.
30708. Principal office.
30709. Records and inspection.
30710. Service of process.
30711. Liability for acts of officers and agents.
30712. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 30701. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Board for Fundamental Education (in
this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the
corporation has perpetual existence.
§ 30702. Purpose
The purpose of the corporation is to foster the development
of fundamental education through programs and projects such as—
(1) giving citizens (children, youth, and adults) an oppor-
tunity to acquire the understandings and skills necessary to
relate the resources of the community to the needs and interests
of the community;
(2) demonstrating programs of fundamental education and
measuring results; and
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(3) training men and women as leaders in fundamental
education by providing internships and other experiences.
§ 30703. Membership
(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 constitution and bylaws of the
corporation.
(b) VOTING.—Each member has one vote in the conduct of
official business of the corporation.
§ 30704. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—The board of directors is the govern-
ing body of the corporation. The board shall consist of at least
15 directors elected annually by the members.
(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 any assistant officers designated by the board.
The officers have the powers and shall carry out the duties provided
in the bylaws or prescribed by the board.
§ 30705. Powers
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 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 prop-
erty;
(7) use corporate funds to give prizes, awards, loans,
scholarships, and grants to deserving students to carry out
the purpose of the corporation;
(8) publish a magazine and other publications;
(9) sue and be sued; and
(10) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out
the purpose of the corporation.
§ 30706. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name ‘‘Board
for Fundamental Education’’ and seals, emblems, and badges the
corporation adopts.
§ 30707. Restrictions
(a) PROFIT.—The corporation may not engage in business for
profit.
(b) STOCK
AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue
stock or declare or pay a dividend.
(c) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or a director, officer,
or member as such may not contribute to, support, or assist a
political party or candidate for elective public office.
(d) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets
of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed
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to, a director, officer, or member except on dissolution or final
liquidation of the corporation.
(e) 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.
§ 30708. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in a place the
board of directors decides is appropriate. However, the activities
of the corporation may be conducted throughout the States, terri-
tories, and possessions of the United States.
§ 30709. Records and inspection
(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) 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 at any reason-
able time.
§ 30710. Service of process
(a) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.—The corporation shall have a des-
ignated 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 des-
ignated 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.
§ 30711. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents
acting within the scope of their authority.
§ 30712. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquida-
tion
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets
remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be used by
the board of directors for the purpose stated in section 30702
of this title or be transferred to a recognized educational foundation.
CHAPTER 309—BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Sec.
30901. Organization.
30902. Purposes.
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30903. Governing body.
30904. Powers.
30905. Exclusive right to emblems, badges, marks, and words.
30906. Restrictions.
30907. Annual and special meetings.
30908. Annual report.
§ 30901. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Boy Scouts of America (in this chapter,
the ‘‘corporation’’) is a body corporate and politic of the District
of Columbia.
(b) DOMICILE.—The domicile of the corporation is the District
of Columbia.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the
corporation has perpetual existence.
§ 30902. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are to promote, through
organization, and cooperation with other agencies, the ability of
boys to do things for themselves and others, to train them in
scoutcraft, and to teach them patriotism, courage, self-reliance,
and kindred virtues, using the methods that were in common use
by boy scouts on June 15, 1916.
§ 30903. Governing body
(a) EXECUTIVE BOARD.—An executive board composed of citizens
of the United States is the governing body of the corporation.
The number, qualifications, and term of office of members of the
board are as provided in the bylaws. A vacancy on the board
shall be filled by a majority vote of the remaining members of
the board.
(b) QUORUM.—The bylaws may prescribe the number of mem-
bers of the board necessary for a quorum. That number may be
less than a majority of the entire board.
(c) COMMITTEES.—(1) The board, by resolution passed by a
majority of the entire board, may designate 3 or more members
of the board as an executive or governing committee. A majority
of the committee is a quorum. The committee, to the extent provided
in the resolution or bylaws, may—
(A) exercise the powers of the executive board in managing
the activities of the corporation; and
(B) authorize the seal of the corporation to be affixed to
papers that may require it.
(2) The board, by majority vote of the entire board, may appoint
other standing committees. The standing committees may exercise
powers as provided in the bylaws.
§ 30904. Powers
(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
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(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 cor-
poration 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.
§ 30905. Exclusive right to emblems, badges, marks, and
words
The corporation has the exclusive right to use emblems, badges,
descriptive or designating marks, and words or phrases the corpora-
tion adopts. This section does not affect any vested rights.
§ 30906. Restrictions
(a) PROFIT.—The corporation may not operate for pecuniary
profit to its members.
(b) STOCKS AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue
stock or declare or pay a dividend.
§ 30907. Annual and special meetings
(a) ANNUAL MEETINGS.—The corporation shall hold an annual
meeting at a time and place as provided in the bylaws. At the
meeting, the annual reports of the officers and executive board
shall be presented, and members of the board shall be elected
for the next year.
(b) SPECIAL MEETINGS.—Special meetings of the corporation
may be called on notice as provided in the bylaws.
(c) QUORUM.—The number of members necessary for a quorum
at an annual or special meeting shall be prescribed in the bylaws.
(d) LOCATIONS.—The members and the executive board may
hold meetings and keep the seal and records of the corporation
in or outside the District of Columbia.
§ 30908. Annual report
Not later than April 1 of each year, the corporation shall
submit a report to Congress on the activities of the corporation
during the prior calendar year.
CHAPTER 311—BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA
Sec.
31101. Organization.
31102. Purposes.
31103. Membership.
31104. Governing body.
31105. Powers.
31106. Restrictions.
31107. Principal office.
31108. Records and inspection.
31109. Service of process.
31110. Liability for acts of officers and agents.
31111. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 31101. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Boys & Girls Clubs of America (in
this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
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(b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION AND DOMICILE.—The corporation
is declared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of
Columbia.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the
corporation has perpetual existence.
§ 31102. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to promote the health, social, educational, vocational,
and character development of youth throughout the United
States; and
(2) to receive, invest, and disburse funds and to hold prop-
erty for the purposes of the corporation.
§ 31103. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility
for membership in the corporation and the rights, privileges, and
designation of classes of members are as provided in the constitution
and bylaws of the corporation.
(b) VOTING.—Each member has one vote on each matter submit-
ted to a vote at a meeting of the members.
(c) BENEFITS OF MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS.—Each organization
that is a member of the corporation as provided in the constitution
of the corporation is entitled to all the benefits of incorporation
under this chapter. Those benefits cease immediately on termination
of membership, whether by—
(1) resignation from the corporation; or
(2) termination of its membership by the board of directors
of the corporation as provided in the constitution.
§ 31104. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—(1) The board of directors is the
governing body of the corporation. The powers, duties, and respon-
sibilities of the board are as provided in the constitution and bylaws
of the corporation.
(2) The number of directors is as provided in the constitution
of the corporation. Their manner of selection (including the filling
of vacancies) and their term of office are as provided in the constitu-
tion and bylaws.
(b) OFFICERS.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a chairman
of the board of directors, a president, one or more vice presidents
as provided in the constitution and bylaws, a secretary, a treasurer,
and one or more assistant secretaries and assistant treasurers
as provided in the constitution and bylaws.
(2) The manner of election, term of office, and duties of the
officers are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.
§ 31105. Powers
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;
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(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 prop-
erty; and
(7) sue and be sued.
§ 31106. Restrictions
(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.
§ 31107. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in New York,
New York, or another place decided by the board of directors.
However, the activities of the corporation are not confined to the
place where the principal office is located but may be conducted
throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United
States.
§ 31108. Records and inspection
(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.
§ 31109. Service of process
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.
§ 31110. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents
acting within the scope of their authority.
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§ 31111. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquida-
tion
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.
CHAPTER 401—CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED
Sec.
40101. Definition.
40102. Organization.
40103. Purposes.
40104. Membership.
40105. Governing body.
40106. Powers.
40107. Restrictions.
40108. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
40109. Records and inspection.
40110. Service of process.
40111. Liability for acts of officers and agents.
40112. Annual report.
§ 40101. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of
Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 40102. Organization
(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 com-
ply with any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by
this chapter expires.
§ 40103. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles
of incorporation and include a continuing commitment, on a national
basis, to—
(1) preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the
United States and the laws of the States;
(2) commemorate the wars, campaigns, and military actions
of the United States to reflect profound respect, high honor,
and great tribute on the glorious dead and the surviving veter-
ans of those wars, campaigns, and actions and to give all
Americans a greater understanding of and appreciation for
the sacrifices of those who participated in them for all Ameri-
cans;
(3) stimulate to the highest degree possible the interests
of the entire Nation in the problems of veterans, their widows,
and orphans;
(4) cooperate to the fullest extent and in a harmonious
manner with all veterans’ organizations in common projects
designed to serve the interests of all veterans of all wars
in which the United States has participated;
(5) collate, preserve, and encourage the study of historical
episodes, chronicles, mementos, and events pertaining to the
wars, campaigns, and military actions of the United States;
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(6) inculcate an enduring love of country, a deep and abid-
ing sense of patriotism, and a profound commitment to Ameri-
canism among all the people of the United States;
(7) encourage, among the youth of our Nation, respect
for our national flag, our anthem, and the traditions of America;
(8) preserve the freedoms of all the people, national peace,
prosperity, tranquility, good will, the permanence of free institu-
tions, and the defense of the United States;
(9) foster the association of veterans of the Catholic faith
who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States;
(10) encourage morality in government, labor, management,
economic, social, fraternal, and all other phases of American
life;
(11) promote the realization that the family is the basic
unit of society;
(12) increase our love, honor, and service to God and to
our fellow man without regard to race, creed, color, or national
origin; and
(13) function as a veterans’ and patriotic organization as
authorized by the laws of the each State in which it is incor-
porated.
§ 40104. Membership
Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights
and privileges of members are as provided in the bylaws.
§ 40105. Governing body
(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.
§ 40106. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws
and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it is
incorporated.
§ 40107. Restrictions
(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 pay-
ment of reasonable compensation to an officer or employee in an
amount 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 AUTHORIZATION.—
The corporation may not claim congressional approval or the author-
ity of the United States Government for any of its activities.
§ 40108. Duty to maintain 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.).
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§ 40109. Records and inspection
(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.
§ 40110. Service of process
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.
§ 40111. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents
acting within the scope of their authority.
§ 40112. Annual report
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.
CHAPTER 403—CIVIL AIR PATROL
Sec.
40301. Organization.
40302. Purposes.
40303. Membership.
40304. Powers.
40305. Restrictions.
40306. Exclusive right to name, insignia, copyrights, emblems, badges, marks, and
words.
40307. Annual report.
§ 40301. Organization
(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.
§ 40302. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are to—
(1) provide an organization to—
(A) encourage and aid citizens of the United States
in contributing their efforts, services, and resources in
developing aviation and in maintaining air supremacy; and
(B) encourage and develop by example the voluntary
contribution of private citizens to the public welfare;
(2) provide aviation education and training especially to
its senior and cadet members;
(3) encourage and foster civil aviation in local communities;
and
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(4) provide an organization of private citizens with ade-
quate facilities to assist in meeting local and national emer-
gencies.
§ 40303. Membership
Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights
and privileges of members are as provided in the constitution and
bylaws of the corporation.
§ 40304. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend a constitution, bylaws, and regula-
tions;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) establish and maintain offices in the District of Colum-
bia and the States, territories, and possessions of the United
States to conduct its affairs;
(4) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property
as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(5) sue and be sued; and
(6) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out
the purposes of the corporation.
§ 40305. Restrictions
The corporation may not engage in business for profit or issue
stock.
§ 40306. Exclusive right to name, insignia, copyrights,
emblems, badges, marks, and words
The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name ‘‘Civil
Air Patrol’’ and all insignia, copyrights, emblems, badges, descrip-
tive or designating marks, words, and phrases the corporation
adopts. This section does not affect any vested rights.
§ 40307. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress
on the activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year.
CHAPTER 405—CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR
SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Sec.
40501. Organization.
40502. Purposes.
40503. Membership.
40504. Governing body.
40505. Powers.
40506. Restrictions.
40507. Principal office.
40508. Records and inspection.
40509. Service of process.
40510. Liability.
40511. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 40501. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Congressional Medal of Honor Society
of the United States of America (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’)
is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION AND DOMICILE.—The corporation
is declared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of
Columbia.
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(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the
corporation has perpetual existence.
§ 40502. Purposes
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.
§ 40503. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—An individual who has been awarded the
Medal of Honor as presented by Congress is eligible for membership
in the corporation. An honorary membership may not be granted.
(b) VOTING.—Each member has one vote on each matter submit-
ted to a vote at a meeting of the members. The vote may be
cast in person or by proxy.
§ 40504. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—(1) The board of directors is the
governing body of the corporation. The board may exercise, or
provide for the exercise of, the powers of the corporation.
(2) The number of directors, their manner of election (including
the filling of vacancies), and their term of office are as provided
in the bylaws. However, the board shall have at least 9 directors.
(3) The board shall meet at least annually. Each director has
one vote on matters decided by the board.
(4) The president of the corporation is the chairman of the
board.
(b) OFFICERS.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a presi-
dent, an executive vice president, a secretary, a treasurer, and
6 regional vice presidents as provided in the bylaws. The offices
of secretary and treasurer may be combined and held by the same
individual, but an individual holding those combined offices has
only one vote as a director.
(2) The manner of election, term of office, duties, and powers
of the officers are as provided in the bylaws.
§ 40505. Powers
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, and agents as the activities
of the corporation require;
(4) charge and collect membership dues;
(5) make contracts;
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(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property
as necessary or convenient 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 prop-
erty;
(8) sue and be sued; and
(9) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out
the purposes of the corporation.
§ 40506. Restrictions
(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 legisla-
tion.
(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—
(1) expenses of officers of the corporation in amounts
approved by the board of directors; or
(2) appropriate aid to individuals to whom the Medal of
Honor has been awarded, their widows, or their children, to
carry out the purposes of the corporation.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director,
officer, or employee. Directors and officers 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.
§ 40507. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District
of Columbia or another place decided by the board of directors.
However, the activities of the corporation are not confined to the
place where the principal office is located but may be conducted
throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United
States.
§ 40508. Records and inspection
(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.
§ 40509. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District
of Columbia to receive service of process for the corporation. Notice
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to or service on the agent, or mailed to the business address
of the agent, is notice to or service on the corporation.
§ 40510. Liability
(a) LIABILITY OF CORPORATION.—The corporation is liable for
the acts of its officers and agents acting within the scope of their
authority.
(b) IMMUNITY OF INDIVIDUALS.—A member or private individual
is not liable for the obligations of the corporation.
§ 40511. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquida-
tion
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
bylaws.
CHAPTER 407—CORPORATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF
RIFLE PRACTICE AND FIREARMS SAFETY
SUBCHAPTER I—CORPORATION
Sec.
40701. Organization.
40702. Governing body.
40703. Powers.
40704. Restrictions.
40705. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
40706. Distribution of assets on dissolution.
40707. Nonapplication of audit requirements.
SUBCHAPTER II—CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM
40721. Responsibility of corporation.
40722. Functions.
40723. Eligibility for participation.
40724. Priority of youth participation.
40725. National Matches and small-arms firing school.
40726. Allowances for junior competitors.
40727. Army support.
40728. Transfer of firearms, ammunition, and parts.
40729. Reservation of firearms, ammunition, and parts.
40730. Surplus property.
40731. Issuance or loan of firearms and supplies.
40732. Sale of firearms and supplies.
40733. Applicability of other law.
SUBCHAPTER I—CORPORATION
§ 40701. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Corporation for the Promotion of Rifle
Practice and Firearms Safety (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’)
is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) NON-GOVERNMENTAL STATUS.—The corporation is a private
corporation, not a department, agency, or instrumentality of the
United States Government. An officer or employee of the corporation
is not an officer or employee of the Government.
§ 40702. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—(1) The board of directors is the
governing body of the corporation. The board of directors may
adopt bylaws, policies, and procedures for the corporation and may
take any other action that it considers necessary for the manage-
ment and operation of the corporation.
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(2) The board shall have at least 9 directors.
(3) The term of office of a director is 2 years. A director
may be reappointed.
(4) A vacancy on the board of directors shall be filled by a
majority vote of the remaining directors.
(b) DIRECTOR OF CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP.—(1) The board of
directors shall appoint the Director of Civilian Marksmanship.
(2) The Director is responsible for—
(A) the daily operation of the corporation; and
(B) the duties of the corporation under subchapter II of
this chapter.
§ 40703. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt, use, and alter a corporate seal, which shall
be judicially noticed;
(2) make contracts;
(3) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property
as necessary or convenient to carry out the activities of the
corporation;
(4) incur and pay obligations;
(5) charge fees to cover the corporation’s costs in carrying
out the Civilian Marksmanship Program; and
(6) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out
the activities of the corporation.
§ 40704. Restrictions
(a) PROFIT.—The corporation may not operate for profit.
(b) USE OF AMOUNTS COLLECTED.—Amounts collected under
section 40703(3) and (5) of this title, including proceeds from the
sale of firearms, ammunition, repair parts, and other supplies,
may be used only to support the Civilian Marksmanship Program.
§ 40705. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status
The corporation shall be operated in a manner and for purposes
that qualify the corporation for exemption from taxation under
section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C.
501(a)) as an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of that
Code (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3)).
§ 40706. Distribution of assets on dissolution
(a) SECRETARY OF THE ARMY.—On dissolution of the corporation,
title to the following items, and the right to possess the items,
vest in the Secretary of the Army—
(1) firearms stored at Defense Distribution Depot, Anniston,
Anniston, Alabama on the date of dissolution.
(2) M–16 rifles under control of the corporation.
(3) trophies received from the National Board for the Pro-
motion of Rifle Practice through the date of dissolution.
(b) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS.—(1) On dissolution of the cor-
poration, an asset not described in subsection (a) of this section
may be distributed to an organization that—
(A) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 501(a)) as an
organization described in section 501(c)(3) of that Code (26
U.S.C. 501(c)(3)); and
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(B) performs functions similar to the functions described
in section 40722 of this title.
(2) An asset distributed under this subsection may not be
distributed to an individual.
(c) TREASURY.—On dissolution of the corporation, any asset
not distributed under subsection (a) or (b) of this section shall
be sold and the proceeds shall be deposited in the Treasury.
§ 40707. Nonapplication of audit requirements
The audit requirements of section 10101 of this title do not
apply to the corporation.
SUBCHAPTER II—CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM
§ 40721. Responsibility of corporation
The corporation shall supervise and control the Civilian Marks-
manship Program.
§ 40722. Functions
The functions of the Civilian Marksmanship Program are—
(1) to instruct citizens of the United States in marksman-
ship;
(2) to promote practice and safety in the use of firearms;
(3) to conduct competitions in the use of firearms and
to award trophies, prizes, badges, and other insignia to competi-
tors;
(4) to secure and account for firearms, ammunition, and
other equipment for which the corporation is responsible;
(5) to issue, loan, or sell firearms, ammunition, repair
parts, and other supplies under sections 40731 and 40732 of
this title; and
(6) to procure necessary supplies and services to carry
out the Program.
§ 40723. Eligibility for participation
(a) CERTIFICATION.—(1) An individual shall certify by affidavit,
before participating in an activity sponsored or supported by the
corporation, that the individual—
(A) has not been convicted of a felony;
(B) has not been convicted of a violation of section 922
of title 18; and
(C) is not a member of an organization that advocates
the violent overthrow of the United States Government.
(2) The Director of Civilian Marksmanship may require an
individual to provide certification from law enforcement agencies
to verify that the individual has not been convicted of a felony
or a violation of section 922 of title 18.
(b) INELIGIBILITY.—An individual may not participate in an
activity sponsored or supported by the corporation if the individ-
ual—
(1) has been convicted of a felony; or
(2) has been convicted of a violation of section 922 of
title 18.
(c) LIMITING PARTICIPATION.—The Director may limit participa-
tion in the program as necessary to ensure—
(1) the safety of participants;
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(2) the security of firearms, ammunition, and equipment;
and
(3) the quality of instruction in the use of firearms.
§ 40724. Priority of youth participation
In carrying out the Civilian Marksmanship Program, the cor-
poration shall give priority to activities that benefit firearms safety,
training, and competition for youth and that reach as many youth
participants as possible.
§ 40725. National Matches and small-arms firing school
(a) ANNUAL COMPETITION.—An annual competition called the
‘‘National Matches’’ and consisting of rifle and pistol matches for
a national trophy, medals, and other prizes shall be held as pre-
scribed by the Secretary of the Army.
(b) ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS.—The National Matches are open
to members of the Armed Forces, National Guard, Reserve Officers’
Training Corps, Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, Citizens’
Military Training Camps, Citizens’ Air Training Camps, and rifle
clubs, and to civilians.
(c) SMALL-ARMS FIRING SCHOOL.—A small-arms firing school
shall be held in connection with the National Matches.
(d) OTHER COMPETITIONS.—Competitions for which trophies and
medals are provided by the National Rifle Association of America
shall be held in connection with the National Matches.
§ 40726. Allowances for junior competitors
(a) DEFINITION.—In this section, a ‘‘junior competitor’’ is a
competitor at the National Matches, a small-arms firing school,
a competition in connection with the National Matches, or a special
clinic under section 40725 of this title who is—
(1) less than 18 years of age; or
(2) a member of a gun club organized for the students
of a college or university.
(b) SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE.—A junior competitor may be paid
a subsistence allowance in an amount prescribed by the Secretary
of the Army.
(c) TRAVEL ALLOWANCE.—A junior competitor may be paid a
travel allowance in an amount prescribed by the Secretary instead
of travel expenses and subsistence while traveling. The travel allow-
ance for the return trip may be paid in advance.
§ 40727. Army support
(a) LOGISTICAL SUPPORT.—The Secretary of the Army shall
provide logistical support to the Civilian Marksmanship Program
for competitions and other activities. The corporation shall
reimburse the Secretary for incremental direct costs incurred in
providing logistical support. The reimbursements shall be credited
to the appropriations account of the Department of the Army that
is charged to provide the logistical support.
(b) NATIONAL MATCHES.—(1) The National Matches may be
held at Department of Defense facilities where the National Matches
were held before February 10, 1996.
(2) The Secretary shall provide, without cost to the corporation,
members of the National Guard and Army Reserve to support
the National Matches as part of the annual training under title
10 and title 32.
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(c) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary shall prescribe regulations
to carry out this section.
§ 40728. Transfer of firearms, ammunition, and parts
(a) REQUIRED TRANSFERS.—In accordance with subsection (b)
of this section, the Secretary of the Army shall transfer to the
corporation all firearms and ammunition that, on February 9, 1996,
were under the control of the director of civilian marksmanship
(as that position existed under section 4307 of title 10 on February
9, 1996), including—
(1) all firearms on loan to affiliated clubs and State associa-
tions;
(2) all firearms in the possession of the Civilian Marksman-
ship Support Detachment; and
(3) all M–1 Garand and caliber .22 rimfire rifles stored
at Defense Distribution Depot, Anniston, Anniston, Alabama.
(b) TIME FOR TRANSFERS.—The Secretary shall transfer fire-
arms and ammunition under subsection (a) of this section as and
when necessary to enable the corporation—
(1) to issue or loan firearms or ammunition under section
40731 of this title; or
(2) to sell firearms or ammunition under section 40732
of this title.
(c) VESTING
OF TITLE
IN TRANSFERRED ITEMS.—Title to an
item transferred to the corporation under this section shall vest
in the corporation—
(1) on the issuance of the item to an eligible recipient
under section 40731 of this title; or
(2) immediately before the corporation delivers the item
to a purchaser in accordance with a contract for sale of the
item that is authorized under section 40732 of this title.
(d) STORAGE OF FIREARMS.—Firearms stored at Defense Dis-
tribution Depot, Anniston, Anniston, Alabama, before February 10,
1996, and used for the Civilian Marksmanship Program (as that
program existed under section 4308(e) of title 10 before February
10, 1996), shall remain at that facility or another storage facility
designated by the Secretary, without cost to the corporation, until
the firearms are issued, loaned, or sold by the corporation, or
otherwise transferred to the corporation.
(e) DISCRETIONARY TRANSFER OF PARTS.—The Secretary may
transfer from the inventory of the Department of the Army to
the corporation any part from a rifle designated to be demilitarized.
(f ) LIMITATION ON DEMILITARIZATION OF M–1 RIFLES.—After
February 10, 1996, the Secretary may not demilitarize an M–
1 Garand rifle in the inventory of the Army unless the Defense
Logistics Agency decides the rifle is unserviceable.
(g) COST OF TRANSFERS.—A transfer of firearms, ammunition,
or parts to the corporation under this section shall be made without
cost to the corporation, except that the corporation shall assume
the cost of preparation and transportation of firearms and ammuni-
tion transferred under this section.
§ 40729. Reservation of firearms, ammunition, and parts
(a) RESERVATION.—The Secretary of the Army shall reserve
for the corporation—
(1) firearms described in section 40728(a) of this title;