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36 U.S.C. § 40730 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 40730. Surplus property
The corporation may obtain surplus property from the Defense Reutilization Marketing Service to carry out the Civilian Marksmanship Program. A transfer of property to the corporation under this section shall be made without cost to the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1340.)
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40730
36:5502(c).
Feb. 10, 1996, Pub. L. 104–106, title XVI, § 1612(c), 110 Stat. 517.
The word “supplies” is omitted as included in “property”.
36 U.S.C. § 40731 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 40731. Issuance or loan of firearms and supplies
(a) Issuance or Loan.—
For purposes of training and competition, the corporation may issue or loan, with or without charges to recover administrative costs, caliber .22 rimfire and caliber .30 surplus rifles, air rifles, caliber .22 and .30 ammunition, repair parts, and other supplies necessary for activities related to the Civilian Marksmanship Program to—
(1) organizations affiliated with the corporation that provide firearms training to youth;
(2) the Boy Scouts of America;
(3) 4–H Clubs;
(4) the Future Farmers of America; and
(5) other youth oriented organizations.
(b) Security of Firearms.—
The corporation shall ensure adequate oversight and accountability for firearms issued or loaned under this section. The corporation shall prescribe procedures for the security of issued or loaned firearms in accordance with United States, State, and local laws.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1340.)
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40731(a)
36:5504(a).
Feb. 10, 1996, Pub. L. 104–106, title XVI, § 1614(a), (d), 110 Stat. 517, 518.
40731(b)
36:5504(d).
In subsection (a), the words “repair parts, and other supplies” are substituted for “targets, and other supplies and appliances” for consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (b) the words “shall ensure” are substituted for “shall be responsible for ensuring” to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 40732 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 40732. Sale of firearms and supplies
(a) Affiliated Organizations.—
The corporation may sell, at fair market value, caliber .22 rimfire and caliber .30 surplus rifles, air rifles, caliber .22 and .30 ammunition, repair parts, and other supplies to organizations affiliated with the corporation that provide training in the use of firearms.
(b) Gun Club Members.—
(1) The corporation may sell, at fair market value, caliber .22 rimfire and caliber .30 surplus rifles, ammunition, repair parts and other supplies necessary for target practice to a citizen of the United States who is over 18 years of age and who is a member of a gun club affiliated with the corporation.
(2) Except as provided in section 40733 of this title, sales under this subsection are subject to applicable United States, State, and local law. In addition to any other requirement, the corporation shall establish procedures to obtain a criminal records check of the individual with United States Government and State law enforcement agencies.
(c) Limitation on Sales.—
(1) The corporation may not sell a repair part designed to convert a firearm to fire in a fully automatic mode.
(2) The corporation may not sell any item to an individual who has been convicted of—
(A) a felony; or
(B) a violation of section 922 of title 18.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1340.)
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40732(a)
36:5504(b)(1).
Feb. 10, 1996, Pub. L. 104–106, title XVI, § 1614(b), (c), (e)(1), 110 Stat. 518.
40732(b)(1)
36:5504(b)(2) (1st sentence).
40732(b)(2) (1st sentence)
36:5504(e)(1).
40732(b)(2) (last sentence)
36:5504(b)(2) (last sentence).
40732(c)
36:5504(c).
In subsection (a), the words “repair parts, and other supplies” are substituted for “repair parts, and accouterments” for consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (b)(1), the words “repair parts, and other supplies” are substituted for “targets, repair parts and accouterments, and other supplies and appliances” for consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (b)(2), the word “appropriate” is omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (c)(1), the word “sell” is substituted for “offer for sale” to eliminate unnecessary words.
In subsection (c)(2), the words “any item” are substituted for “rifles, ammunition, or any other item available for sale to individuals under the Civilian Marksmanship Program” to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 40733 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 40733. Applicability of other law
Section 922(a)(1)–(3) and (5) of title 18 does not apply to the shipment, transportation, receipt, transfer, sale, issuance, loan, or delivery by the corporation, of an item that the corporation is authorized to issue, loan, sell, or receive under this chapter.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1341.)
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40733
36:5504(e)(2).
Feb. 10, 1996, Pub. L. 104–106, title XVI, § 1614(e)(2), 110 Stat. 518.
36 U.S.C. § 50101 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 50101. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, “State” includes the District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1341.)
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50101
36:3713.
Dec. 9, 1985, Pub. L. 99–172, § 14, 99 Stat. 1022.
The words “the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands” are omitted as included in “the territories and possessions of the United States”.
36 U.S.C. § 50102 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 50102. Organization
(a) Federal Charter.—
Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861–1865 (in this chapter, the “corporation”), a nonprofit corporation incorporated in Ohio, is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) Expiration of Charter.—
If the corporation does not comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter expires.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1341.)
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50102(a)
36:3701.
Dec. 9, 1985, Pub. L. 99–172, §§ 1, 16, 99 Stat. 1020, 1023.
50102(b)
36:3715.
In subsection (a), the words “incorporated in Ohio” are substituted for “organized under the laws of the State of Ohio” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 50103 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 50103. Purposes
(a) Provided in Articles of Incorporation.—
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
(b) Perpetuating Memories.—
To perpetuate the memories of the fathers of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861–1865, their loyalty to the Union, and their unselfish sacrifices for the preservation of the Union, the purposes of the corporation also include—
(1) encouraging the preservation of historic sites and the construction and preservation of monuments commemorating any aspect of the Civil War;
(2) building and maintaining a Museum of Civil War History, admission to which shall be free and open to the public, in the city of Springfield, Illinois, as a repository of Civil War documents, artifacts, and cultural relics;
(3) maintaining a library in connection with the Civil War museum, admission to which shall be open to the public, containing the official volumes of the War of the Rebellion Records, Civil War genealogical files, Adjutant General reports of the various States, military and biographical records and accounts of the individual service of Union soldiers, sailors, and marines, diaries, letters, relics, and other records;
(4) promulgating and teaching American history, particularly the history of the Civil War period, through the establishment of scholarship programs at the national and State levels, the presentation of American flags to youth groups and newly naturalized citizens, and the sponsorship of contests of educational merit;
(5) caring for veterans of all wars through volunteer programs in Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers and in homes and other institutions maintained by the States for the welfare of American veterans; and
(6) participating, in a spirit of cooperation and reciprocity, in programs with other societies devoted to American history, veterans’ affairs, or community interests.
(c) Veterans’ and Patriotic Organization.—
The corporation shall function as a veterans’ and patriotic organization as authorized by the laws of each State in which it is incorporated.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1341.)
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50103
36:3703.
Dec. 9, 1985, Pub. L. 99–172, § 3, 99 Stat. 1020; June 13, 1991, Pub. L. 102–54, § 13(n)(8), 105 Stat. 278.
The word “objects” is omitted as included in “purposes” and for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 50104 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 50104. 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1342.)
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50104
36:3705.
Dec. 9, 1985, Pub. L. 99–172, § 5, 99 Stat. 1021.
36 U.S.C. § 50105 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 50105. 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1342.)
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50105(a)
36:3706.
Dec. 9, 1985, Pub. L. 99–172, §§ 6, 7, 99 Stat. 1021.
50105(b)
36:3707.
The words “and in conformity with the laws of the State or States in which it is incorporated” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 50106 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 50106. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1342.)
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50106
36:3702.
Dec. 9, 1985, Pub. L. 99–172, § 2, 99 Stat. 1020.
The words “and subject to the laws of such State or States” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 50107 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 50107. 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 legislation.
(c) Distribution of Income or Assets.—
The income or assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director, officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chapter. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of directors.
(d) Loans.—
The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, or employee.
(e) Claim of Governmental Approval or Authorization.—
The corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the United States Government for any of its activities.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1342.)
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50107(a)
36:3708(d).
Dec. 9, 1985, Pub. L. 99–172, § 8, 99 Stat. 1021.
50107(b)
36:3708(c).
50107(c)
36:3708(a).
50107(d)
36:3708(b).
50107(e)
36:3708(e).
This subsection is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 50108 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 50108. 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1343.)
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50108
36:3714.
Dec. 9, 1985, Pub. L. 99–172, § 15, 99 Stat. 1022.
36 U.S.C. § 50109 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 50109. 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1343.)
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50109
36:3710.
Dec. 9, 1985, Pub. L. 99–172, § 10, 99 Stat. 1022.
The word “records” is substituted for “books and records” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words “Nothing in this section shall be construed to contravene any applicable State law” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 50110 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 50110. 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1343.)
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50110
36:3704.
Dec. 9, 1985, Pub. L. 99–172, § 4, 99 Stat. 1021.
The words “in furtherance of its corporate purposes” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 50111 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 50111. 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1343.)
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50111
36:3709.
Dec. 9, 1985, Pub. L. 99–172, § 9, 99 Stat. 1022.
36 U.S.C. § 50112 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 50112. 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. 1343.)
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50112
36:3711.
Dec. 9, 1985, Pub. L. 99–172, § 12, 99 Stat. 1022.
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 200 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 50301 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 50301. Organization
(a) Federal Charter.—
Disabled American Veterans (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. 1343.)
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50301(a)
36:90a.
June 17, 1932, ch. 268, § 1, 47 Stat. 320; July 15, 1942, ch. 505, § 1, 56 Stat. 659.
36:90b.
June 17, 1932, ch. 268, §§ 2, 4 (related to perpetual succession), 47 Stat. 320, 321.
50301(b)
36:90d (related to perpetual succession).
This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 50302 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 50302. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to uphold and maintain the Constitution and laws of the United States;
(2) to realize the true American ideals and aims for which those eligible to membership fought;
(3) to advance the interests, and work for the betterment, of all wounded, injured, and disabled American veterans;
(4) to cooperate with the Department of Veterans Affairs and all other public and private agencies devoted to the cause of improving and advancing the condition, health, and interests of all wounded, injured, and disabled veterans;
(5) to stimulate a feeling of mutual devotion, helpfulness, and comradeship among all wounded, injured, and disabled veterans;
(6) to serve our comrades, our communities, and our country; and
(7) to encourage in all people that spirit of understanding which will guard against future wars.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1343.)
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50302
36:90c.
June 17, 1932, ch. 268, § 3, 47 Stat. 320; July 15, 1942, ch. 505, § 2, 56 Stat. 660; June 13, 1991, Pub. L. 102–54, § 13(n)(2), 105 Stat. 278.
36 U.S.C. § 50303 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 50303. Membership
(a) Eligibility.—
An individual is eligible for membership in the corporation if the individual—
(1)
(A) was wounded, gassed, injured, or disabled in the line of duty during time of war while in the service of the military or naval forces of the United States; and
(B) was honorably discharged or separated from that service or is still in active service in the Armed Forces of the United States; or
(2)
(A) was disabled while serving with any of the Armed Forces of a country associated with the United States as an ally during any of its war periods;
(B) is a citizen of the United States; and
(C) was honorably discharged.
(b) No Honorary Memberships.—
An honorary membership may not be granted.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1344.)
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50303
36:90e.
June 17, 1932, ch. 268, § 5, 47 Stat. 321; July 15, 1942, ch. 505, § 3, 56 Stat. 660.
In subsection (a), before clause (1), the words “An individual” are substituted for “Any man or woman” and “Others” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. In clause (1), the words “either” and “of America” are omitted as unnecessary. In clause (2)(B), the words “citizen of the United States” are substituted for “American citizens” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
36 U.S.C. § 50304 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 50304. 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) adopt emblems and badges;
(4) establish and maintain offices to conduct its activities;
(5) establish State and territorial organizations and local chapter or post organizations;
(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(7) publish a newspaper and other publications devoted to the purposes of the corporation;
(8) sue and be sued; and
(9) do any other act necessary or proper to carry out the purposes of the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1344.)
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50304
36:90d (less perpetual succession).
June 17, 1932, ch. 268, §§ 4 (less perpetual succession), 7, 47 Stat. 321.
36:90g.
In this section, the text of 36:90g is omitted as executed and obsolete.
In clause (1), the words “not inconsistent with the laws of the United States or any State” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (2), the words “at pleasure” are omitted for consistency in the revised title.
In clause (3), the words “adopt emblems and badges” are substituted for “to use in carrying out the purposes of the corporation such emblems and badges as it may adopt” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
In clause (4), the word “activities” is substituted for “business” for consistency in the revised title.
Clause (6) is substituted for “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 (8), the words “in courts of law and equity” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (9), the words “and things as may be” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 50305 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 50305. Exclusive right to name
The corporation and its State and local subdivisions have the exclusive right to use the name “Disabled American Veterans”.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1344.)
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50305
36:90h.
June 17, 1932, ch. 268, § 8, 47 Stat. 321; July 15, 1942, ch. 505, § 5, 56 Stat. 660.
The words “sole”, “have and”, and “in carrying out its purposes” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 50306 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 50306. Restrictions
The corporation shall be nonpolitical and nonsectarian, and may not promote the candidacy of an individual seeking public office.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1345.)
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50306
36:90f.
June 17, 1932, ch. 268, § 6, 47 Stat. 321; July 15, 1942, ch. 505, § 4, 56 Stat. 660.
The words “as an organization” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 50307 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 50307. 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 in which a chapter is organized, 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. 1345.)
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50307
36:90j.
June 17, 1932, ch. 268, § 10, 47 Stat. 321; July 15, 1942, ch. 505, § 7, 56 Stat. 660.
The words “precedent”, “herein”, and “or conferred” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “with the secretary of state or other designated official” are substituted for “in the office of the secretary” for consistency in the revised title. The words “post-office” and “authorized” are omitted as unnecessary.