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36 U.S.C. § 21112 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1294.)
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21112
36:2411.
June 12, 1984, Pub. L. 98–314, § 12, 98 Stat. 239.
heading: Termination of Reporting Requirements
text: For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of reporting provisions in this section, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and page 196 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 21301 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 21301. Organization
American Historical Association (in this chapter, the “corporation”) is a body corporate and politic in the District of Columbia.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1294.)
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21301
36:20 (1st sentence words before “for the promotion”).
Jan. 4, 1889, ch. 20, (1st sentence words before “for the promotion”), 25 Stat. 640.
This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 21302 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 21302. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1294.)
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36:20 (1st sentence words beginning with “for the promotion”).
Jan. 4, 1889, ch. 20, (1st sentence words beginning with “for the promotion”), 25 Stat. 640.
36 U.S.C. § 21303 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1295.)
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21303
36:20 (2d sentence).
Jan. 4, 1889, ch. 20, (2d sentence), 25 Stat. 640; July 3, 1957, Pub. L. 85–83, § 1, 71 Stat. 276.
In clause (1), the words “not inconsistent with law” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (2), the word “property” is substituted for “real and personal estate”, and the word “necessary” is substituted for “so far only as may be necessary”, to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “to carry out the purposes of the corporation” are substituted for “to its lawful ends” for consistency in the revised title.
heading: Tax Exemption of Real Property
text: Pub. L. 85–83, § 2, July 3, 1957, 71 Stat. 277, provided that: “The real property situated in Square 817, in the city of Washington, District of Columbia, described as lot 23, owned, occupied, and used by the American Historical Association, is exempt from all taxation so long as the same is so owned and occupied, and not used for commercial purposes, subject to the provisions of sections 2, 3, and 5 of the Act entitled ‘An Act to define the real property exempt from taxation in the District of Columbia’, approved December 24, 1942 (56 Stat. 1089; D.C. Code, secs. 47–801b, 47–801c, and 47–801e).”
36 U.S.C. § 21304 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 21304. Annual meeting
The corporation may hold its annual meeting in a place the members of the corporation select.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1295.)
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36:20 (3d sentence words after 2d comma).
Jan. 4, 1889, ch. 20, (3d sentence words after 2d comma), 25 Stat. 640.
The words “members of the corporation” are substituted for “said incorporators” to reflect the probable intent.
36 U.S.C. § 21305 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 21305. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District of Columbia.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1295.)
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36:20 (3d sentence words before 2d comma).
Jan. 4, 1889, ch. 20, (3d sentence words before 2d comma), 25 Stat. 640.
36 U.S.C. § 21306 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1295.)
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21306
36:20 (last sentence).
Jan. 4, 1889, ch. 20, (last sentence), 25 Stat. 640.
The words “historical material” are substituted for “material for history” for clarity. The words “at their discretion” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 21307 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1295.)
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21307
36:20 (4th, 5th sentences).
Jan. 4, 1889, ch. 20, (4th, 5th sentences), 25 Stat. 640.
The word “activities” is substituted for “proceedings” for consistency in the revised title. The words “any part of the report the Secretary decides is appropriate” are substituted for “whole of such reports, or such portion thereof as he shall see fit” to eliminate unnecessary words.
heading: Termination of Reporting Requirements
text: For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions of law requiring submittal to Congress of any annual, semiannual, or other regular periodic report listed in House Document No. 103–7 (in which a report required under this section is listed on page 192), see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance.
36 U.S.C. § 21501 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1295.)
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21501
36:4901.
Jan. 30, 1913, ch. 21, § 1, 37 Stat. 654.
36:4909.
Jan. 30, 1913, ch. 21, § 9, 37 Stat. 655; Sept. 19, 1962, Pub. L. 87–673, 76 Stat. 557; Oct. 1, 1965, Pub. L. 89–231, § 2, 79 Stat. 901.
This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 21502 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1295.)
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36:4903 (words before 8th comma less “gratuitously or otherwise”).
Jan. 30, 1913, ch. 21, § 3 (words before 8th comma less “gratuitously or otherwise”), 37 Stat. 654.
The word “maintain” is substituted for “establish, maintain, and conduct” to eliminate executed and unnecessary words. The word “aid” is omitted as included in “care”.
36 U.S.C. § 21503 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 21503. Governing body
(a) General.—
(1) The board of governors is the governing body of the corporation.
(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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1295.)
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21503(a)
36:4904 (1st sentence).
Jan. 30, 1913, ch. 21, §§ 4 (1st sentence), 6, 37 Stat. 655; Apr. 12, 1974, Pub. L. 93–266, 88 Stat. 85.
36:4905.
Jan. 30, 1913, ch. 21, §§ 5, 7, 8, 37 Stat. 655.
36:4906.
21503(b)
36:4908.
21503(c)
36:4907.
Subsection (a) is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary and obsolete language.
In subsection (c)(1), before clause (A), the words “and not contrary to law” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (c)(2), the words “and manage” and “and concerns” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (c)(3), the words “occasioned by death, resignation, or otherwise” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 21504 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 21504. Acquisition and management of property
The corporation may acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property, in the United States and France, to carry out the purposes of the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1296.)
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21504
36:4902.
Jan. 30, 1913, ch. 21, § 2, 37 Stat. 654; June 14, 1929, ch. 23, 46 Stat. 11; Oct. 1, 1965, Pub. L. 89–231, § 1, 79 Stat. 901.
The words “may acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer” are substituted for “is authorized to take by purchase, gift, grant, devise, and bequest, and to hold, mortgage, lease, transfer, and convey” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “real and personal” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “to carry out the purpose of the corporation” are substituted for “for the purposes of the said corporation” and “as may be deemed necessary for the wants or development of the corporation or any of them” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 21505 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 21505. Charges for medical services
The corporation may charge a reasonable compensation for providing medical and surgical services or may provide those services without charge. Amounts received under this section shall be used to carry out the purposes of the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1296.)
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21505
36:4903 (“gratuitously or otherwise” and words after 8th comma).
Jan. 30, 1913, ch. 21, § 3 (“gratuitously or otherwise” and words after 8th comma), 37 Stat. 654.
The words “may charge” are substituted for “it shall be lawful for the said corporation to demand and receive” to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “medical and surgical services” are substituted for “such care, sustenance, professional treatment, and other services” to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “to carry out the purposes of the corporation” are substituted for “be applied to the uses and benefits of the said corporation” for consistency.
36 U.S.C. § 21506 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1296.)
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21506
36:4904 (last sentence).
Jan. 30, 1913, ch. 21, § 4 (last sentence), 37 Stat. 655.
36 U.S.C. § 21507 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 21507. Nonapplication of audit requirements
The audit requirements of section 10101 of this title do not apply to the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1296.)
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(no source).
The section is added to except the American Hospital of Paris from the application of section 10101 of the revised title, restating 36:1101–1103, which imposes audit requirements on certain federally chartered corporations. The Hospital is not included in the list of corporations set out in 36:1101 to which the audit requirements apply.
36 U.S.C. § 21701 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1297.)
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21701(a)
36:41.
Sept. 16, 1919, ch. 59, §§ 1, 2, 41 Stat. 284.
36:42.
21701(b)
36:44 (words before 4th semicolon related to perpetual succession).
Sept. 16, 1919, ch. 59, § 4 (words before 4th semicolon related to perpetual succession), 41 Stat. 285; June 26, 1953, ch. 153, § 1, 67 Stat. 82.
This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary and obsolete language.
36 U.S.C. § 21702 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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 democracy;
(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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1297.)
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36:43.
Sept. 16, 1919, ch. 59, § 3, 41 Stat. 285; Oct. 29, 1942, ch. 633, § 1, 56 Stat. 1012; July 26, 1955, ch. 386, § 1, 69 Stat. 379; Sept. 1, 1966, Pub. L. 89–550, § 1, 80 Stat. 371.
In clause (1), the words “of America” are omitted.
36 U.S.C. § 21703 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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) February 28, 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 Government; 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 during or after that period.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1297; Pub. L. 105–354, § 1(6), Nov. 3, 1998, 112 Stat. 3244; Pub. L. 107–309, § 1, Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2449.)
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Pub. L. 105–225
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36:45.
Sept. 16, 1919, ch. 59, § 5, 41 Stat. 285; Oct. 29, 1942, ch. 633, § 2, 56 Stat. 1012; July 9, 1946, ch. 546, 60 Stat. 524; Dec. 28, 1950, ch. 1177, 64 Stat. 1122; July 26, 1955, ch. 386, § 2, 69 Stat. 380; Sept. 1, 1966, Pub. L. 89–550, § 2, 80 Stat. 372; Dec. 27, 1974, Pub. L. 93–557, 88 Stat. 1792; Aug. 17, 1978, Pub. L. 95–346, 92 Stat. 485; Dec. 21, 1979, Pub. L. 96–155, 93 Stat. 1165; Oct. 30, 1990, Pub. L. 101–478, 104 Stat. 1157; Dec. 2, 1991, Pub. L. 102–179, 105 Stat. 1229.
In clause (1), the words “armed forces” are substituted for “naval or military services” and “military or naval service” for clarity. In subclause (A), the word “through” is substituted for “all dates inclusive” for clarity. In subclause (B), the words “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” are substituted for “who, being a citizen of the United States at the time of entry therein . . . of any governments associated with the United States during said wars or hostilities” for clarity.
In clause (2), the words “after that period” are substituted for “after any of the aforesaid terminal dates” to eliminate unnecessary words.
heading: Pub. L. 105–354
text: This amends section 21703(1)(A)(iv) of title 36 to reflect changes made by Public Law 105–110 (Nov. 20, 1997, 111 Stat. 2270).
heading: Amendments
text: 2002—Par. (2). Pub. L. 107–309 inserted “during or” after “continues to serve honorably”.
1998—Par. (1)(A)(iv). Pub. L. 105–354 substituted “February 28, 1961” for “December 22, 1961”.
36 U.S.C. § 21704 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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) provide guidance and leadership to organizations and local chapters established under paragraph (4), but may not control or otherwise influence the specific activities and conduct of such organizations and local chapters;
(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(7) publish a magazine 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1297; Pub. L. 112–66, § 1, Dec. 13, 2011, 125 Stat. 768.)
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21704
36:44 (words before 4th semicolon less perpetual succession, words after 5th semicolon).
Sept. 16, 1919, ch. 59, § 4 (words before 4th semicolon less perpetual succession, words after 5th semicolon), 41 Stat. 285; June 26, 1953, ch. 153, § 1, 67 Stat. 82.
36:47.
Sept. 16, 1919, ch. 59, § 7, 41 Stat. 285.
In this section, the text of 36:47 is omitted as executed and obsolete.
In clause (1), the words “not inconsistent with the laws of the United States or of any State” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (2), the words “at pleasure” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (3), the word “activities” is substituted for “business” for consistency in the revised title.
Clause (5) is substituted for “to receive, hold, own, use, and dispose of such real estate and personal property as shall be necessary for its corporate purposes” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
In clause (7), the words “in courts of law and equity” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (8), the words “do any other act” are substituted for “generally to do any and all such acts and things” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
heading: Amendments
text: 2011—Pars. (5) to (9). Pub. L. 112–66 added par. (5) and redesignated former pars. (5) to (8) as (6) to (9), respectively.
36 U.S.C. § 21705 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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 “American Legion”. The corporation has the exclusive right to use, manufacture, and control the right to manufacture, emblems and badges the corporation adopts.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1298.)
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36:44 (words between 4th and 5th semicolons).
Sept. 16, 1919, ch. 59, §§ 4 (words between 4th and 5th semicolons), 8, 41 Stat. 285; June 26, 1953, ch. 153, 67 Stat. 82.
36:48.
The word “sole” is omitted as included in “exclusive”. The words “to have and”, “in carrying out its purposes”, and “in carrying out the purposes of the corporation” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 21706 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 21706. Political activities
The corporation shall be nonpolitical and may not promote the candidacy of an individual seeking public office.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1298.)
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21706
36:46.
Sept. 16, 1919, ch. 59, § 6, 41 Stat. 285.
The words “as an organization” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 21707 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1298.)
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21707
36:50.
Sept. 16, 1919, ch. 59, § 9 1/2, 41 Stat. 285.
The word “precedent” is omitted as unnecessary. The words “with the secretary of state or other designated official” are substituted for “in the office of the secretary of state” for consistency in the revised title. The words “post-office” and “authorized” are omitted as unnecessary.