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36 U.S.C. § 508 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 508. Enforcement
The Mayor of the District of Columbia, or other official having jurisdiction in the premises, shall enforce this chapter, take necessary precautions to protect the public, and ensure that the pavement of any street, sidewalk, avenue, or alley disturbed or damaged is restored to its prior condition.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1265.)
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508
36:725 (4th sentence).
Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 974, § 5 (4th sentence), 70 Stat. 1050.
36:730.
Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 974, § 10, as added Jan. 30, 1968, Pub. L. 90–251, § 4, 82 Stat. 4.
36 U.S.C. § 509 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1265.)
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509
36:728 (3d, last sentences).
Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 974, § 8 (3d, last sentences), 70 Stat. 1051; Jan. 30, 1968, Pub. L. 90–251, § 3, 82 Stat. 4.
The words “by the Council of the District of Columbia” and “the authority of” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “under title 18” are substituted for “not more than $100” for consistency with title 18. The words “A separate violation occurs under this section for each day the violation continues” are substituted for 36:728 (last sentence) for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 510 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 510. Disclosure of and prohibition on certain donations
(a) In General.—
A committee shall not be considered to be the Inaugural Committee for purposes of this chapter unless the committee agrees to, and meets, the requirements of subsections (b) and (c).
(b) Disclosure.—
(1) In general.—
Not later than the date that is 90 days after the date of the Presidential inaugural ceremony, the committee shall file a report with the Federal Election Commission disclosing any donation of money or anything of value made to the committee in an aggregate amount equal to or greater than $200.
(2) Contents of report.—
A report filed under paragraph (1) shall contain—
(A) the amount of the donation;
(B) the date the donation is received; and
(C) the name and address of the person making the donation.
(c) Limitation.—
The committee shall not accept any donation from a foreign national (as defined in section 319(b) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441e(b))).
(Added Pub. L. 107–155, title III, § 308(a)(2), Mar. 27, 2002, 116 Stat. 103.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 510 was renumbered section 511 of this title.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Nov. 6, 2002, see section 402 of Pub. L. 107–155, set out as an Effective Date of 2002 Amendment; Regulations note under section 431 of Title 2, The Congress.
36 U.S.C. § 511 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 511. 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 Columbia during the inaugural period, including—
(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 loading platforms, construction, rent, maintenance, and expenses incident to the operation of temporary public comfort 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 District 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1265, § 510; renumbered § 511, Pub. L. 107–155, title III, § 308(a)(1), Mar. 27, 2002, 116 Stat. 103.)
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510(a)
36:723 (less words between 1st and 2d commas and between next-to-last and last commas).
Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 974, § 3, 70 Stat. 1049; Jan. 30, 1968, Pub. L. 90–251, § 2, 82 Stat. 4.
36:730.
Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 974, § 10, as added Jan. 30, 1968, Pub. L. 90–251, § 4, 82 Stat. 4.
510(b)
36:723 (words between 1st and 2d commas and between next-to-last and last commas).
In subsection (a)(1)(A), the words “chapters 33 and 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5” are substituted for “the civil-service and classification laws” for clarity and consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
heading: Amendments
text: 2002—Pub. L. 107–155 renumbered section 510 of this title as this section.
heading: Effective Date of 2002 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 107–155, effective Nov. 6, 2002, see section 402 of Pub. L. 107–155, set out as an Effective Date of 2002 Amendment; Regulations note under section 431 of Title 2, The Congress.
36 U.S.C. § 701 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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 management 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 concerned 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;
(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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1266.)
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701
36:169i note.
Aug. 27, 1986, Pub. L. 99–402, § 2, 100 Stat. 910.
In clause (2), the words “the several” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 702 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1267.)
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702
36:169i–1(a)(2).
Aug. 27, 1986, Pub. L. 99–402, § 4(a)(2), 100 Stat. 911.
36 U.S.C. § 703 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1267.)
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703
36:169i–1(a)(1).
Aug. 27, 1986, Pub. L. 99–402, § 4(a)(1), 100 Stat. 911; Nov. 12, 1996, Pub. L. 104–333, § 806, 110 Stat. 4188.
The word “authorities” is substituted for “agencies” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
36 U.S.C. § 704 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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 cooperation in preserving the beauty and safety of areas within the jurisdiction of the agency;
(2) increase citizens’ sense of ownership and community pride in those areas;
(3) reduce litter on Federal lands, along trails and waterways, and within those areas; and
(4) maintain and improve trails, recreation areas, waterways, and facilities.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1267.)
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704
36:169i–1(b).
Aug. 27, 1986, Pub. L. 99–402, § 4(b), 100 Stat. 911; Nov. 12, 1996, Pub. L. 104–333, § 806, 110 Stat. 4188.
In this section, before clause (1), the word “county” is omitted as unnecessary. The word “authorities” is substituted for “agencies” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
36 U.S.C. § 901 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 901. Service flag and service lapel button
(a) Individuals Entitled To Display Service Flag.—
A service flag approved by the Secretary of Defense may be displayed in a window of the place of residence of individuals who are members of the immediate family of an individual serving in the Armed Forces of the United States during any period of war or hostilities in which the Armed Forces of the United States are engaged.
(b) Individuals Entitled To Display Service Lapel Button.—
A service lapel button approved by the Secretary may be worn by members of the immediate family of an individual serving in the Armed Forces of the United States during any period of war or hostilities in which the Armed Forces of the United States are engaged.
(c) License To Manufacture and Sell Service Flags and Service Lapel Buttons.—
Any person may apply to the Secretary for a license to manufacture and sell the approved service flag, or the approved service lapel button, or both. Any person that manufactures a service flag or service lapel button without having first obtained a license, or otherwise violates this section is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $1,000.
(d) Regulations.—
The Secretary may prescribe regulations necessary to carry out this section.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1267.)
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901(a)
36:179.
Oct. 17, 1942, ch. 615, 56 Stat. 796; May 27, 1953, ch. 70, 67 Stat. 35.
901(b)
36:180.
901(c)
36:181.
901(d)
36:182.
In subsection (c), the text of 36:181 (1st sentence) is omitted as executed. The word “Thereafter” is omitted as obsolete. The words “is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of” are substituted for “shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
36 U.S.C. § 903 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 903. Designation of Medal of Honor Flag
(a) Designation.—
The Secretary of Defense shall design and designate a flag as the Medal of Honor Flag. In selecting the design for the flag, the Secretary shall consider designs submitted by the general public.
(b) Presentation.—
The Medal of Honor Flag shall be presented as specified in sections 3755, 6257, and 8755 of title 10 and section 505 of title 14.
(Added Pub. L. 107–248, title VIII, § 8143(b)(1), Oct. 23, 2002, 116 Stat. 1570.)
heading: Findings
text: Pub. L. 107–248, title VIII, § 8143(a), Oct. 23, 2002, 116 Stat. 1570, provided that:
“Congress finds that—
“(1) the Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Forces of the United States;
“(2) the Medal of Honor was established by Congress during the Civil War to recognize soldiers who had distinguished themselves by gallantry in action;
“(3) the Medal of Honor was conceived by Senator James Grimes of the State of Iowa in 1861; and
“(4) the Medal of Honor is the Nation’s highest military honor, awarded for acts of personal bravery or self-sacrifice above and beyond the call of duty.”
heading: Presentation of Medal of Honor Flag
text: Pub. L. 107–248, title VIII, § 8143(d), Oct. 23, 2002, 116 Stat. 1571, provided that: “The President shall provide for the presentation of the Medal of Honor Flag designated under section 903 of title 36, United States Code, as added by subsection (b), to each person awarded the Medal of Honor before the date of enactment of this Act [Oct. 23, 2002] who is living as of that date. Such presentation shall be made as expeditiously as possible after the date of the designation of the Medal of Honor Flag by the Secretary of Defense under such section.”
36 U.S.C. § 2107 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1274.)
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2107
36:125a.
June 24, 1954, ch. 359, § 101 (1st proviso in last par. under heading “American Battle Monuments Commission”), 68 Stat. 275.
The words “Secretary of Veterans Affairs” are substituted for “Secretary of the Army” because of section 6 of the National Cemeteries Act of 1973 (Public Law 93–43, 38 U.S.C. 2404 note), which transferred jurisdiction over and responsibility for the national cemeteries (with certain exceptions) from the Secretary of the Army to the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs. The words “as may be determined by the Commission” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 2108 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 2108. Pacific War Memorial and other historical and memorial sites on Corregidor
(a) General.—
After an agreement is made between the Government 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 Instrumentalities.—
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 subsection (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 subsection.
(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 restoration of the Memorial and other historical and memorial sites referred to in subsection (a) of this section; and
(2) amounts necessary to operate and maintain the Memorial and those other historical and memorial sites.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1274.)
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2108(a)
36:125b(a), (b).
Nov. 18, 1988, Pub. L. 100–687, title XVI, § 1602, 102 Stat. 4137.
2108(b)
36:125b(c).
2108(c)
36:125b(d).
2108(d)
36:125b(f).
2108(e)
36:125b(e).
2108(f)
36:125b(g).
2108(g)
36:125b(h).
36 U.S.C. § 2110 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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 commission. All payments in settlement of a claim shall be made out of appropriations made to carry out this chapter.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1276.)
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2110
36:138b (4th par.).
Mar. 4, 1923, ch. 283, § 12 (4th par.), 42 Stat. 1509; June 26, 1946, ch. 502, 60 Stat. 317; July 25, 1956, ch. 721, §§ 2(c), (d), 4(c)(3), 70 Stat. 640, 642.
The words “section 2734 of title 10” and “section 2734” are substituted for “the first section of the Act entitled ‘An Act to provide for the prompt settlement of claims for damages occasioned by Army, Navy, and Marine Corps forces in foreign countries’, approved January 2, 1942 (55 Stat. 880, as amended; 31 U.S.C. 224d)” and “such Act”, respectively, in section 12 (4th par.) of the Act of March 4, 1923 (ch. 283), as added by section 4(c)(3) of the Act of July 25, 1956 (ch. 721, 70 Stat. 642), because of section 49(b) of the Act of August 10, 1956 (ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 640). The 1942 law enacted former 31:224d, 224h, and 224i. Those sections subsequently were codified as 10:2734 and repealed by the Act of August 10, 1956 (ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 154, 672). The words “both real and personal” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “on or after July 25, 1956” are omitted as obsolete. The words “or commissions” are omitted because of 1:1. The words “settled, decided” are substituted for “considered, ascertained, adjusted, determined” to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 2112 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1276.)
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2112
36:123 note.
Aug. 13, 1957, Pub. L. 85–125, 71 Stat. 344.
The last sentence of the Act of August 13, 1957 (Public Law 85–125, 71 Stat. 344), is omitted as obsolete.
36 U.S.C. § 2114 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 2114. Intellectual property and related items
(a) Authority To Use and Register Intellectual Property.—
The American Battle Monuments Commission may—
(1) adopt, use, register, and license trademarks, service marks, and other marks;
(2) obtain, use, register, and license the use of copyrights consistent with section 105 of title 17;
(3) obtain, use, and license patents; and
(4) accept gifts of marks, copyrights, patents, and licenses for use by the Commission.
(b) Authority To Grant Licenses.—
The Commission may grant exclusive and nonexclusive licenses in connection with any mark, copyright, patent, or license for the use of such mark, copyright or patent, except to the extent the grant of such license by the Commission would be contrary to any contract or license by which the use of the mark, copyright, or patent was obtained.
(c) Enforcement Authority.—
The Commission may enforce any mark, copyright, or patent by an action in the district courts under any law providing for the protection of such marks, copyrights, or patents.
(d) Legal Representation.—
The Attorney General shall furnish the Commission with such legal representation as the Commission may require under subsection (c). The Secretary of Defense shall provide representation for the Commission in administrative proceedings before the Patent and Trademark Office and Copyright Office.
(e) Irrevocability of Transfers of Copyrights to Commission.—
Section 203 of title 17 shall not apply to any copyright transferred in any manner to the Commission.
(Added Pub. L. 106–117, title VI, § 603(a), Nov. 30, 1999, 113 Stat. 1579.)