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36 U.S.C. § 190107 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 190107. Restrictions
(a) Profit.—
The corporation may not engage in business for profit.
(b) Stock.—
The corporation may not issue stock.
(c) Political Activities.—
The corporation or an officer or member as such may not contribute to, support, or assist a political party or candidate for 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, an officer or member except on 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 national executive committee. Members of the national executive committee who vote for or assent to making a loan or advance to an 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1448.)
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190107(a), (b)
36:229.
June 30, 1950, ch. 431, §§ 9, 10, 11 (words before 2d comma), 14, 64 Stat. 314.
190107(c)
36:230.
190107(d)
36:231 (words before 2d comma).
190107(e)
36:234.
In subsection (a), the words “pecuniary” and “or gain” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the word “capital” is omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (d), the words “inure to the benefit of” are substituted for “inure to” for consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (e), the words “or advance” are added in 2 places for consistency in the subsection.
36 U.S.C. § 190108 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 190108. Headquarters
The headquarters of the corporation shall be in the District of Columbia.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1448.)
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190108
36:236 (1st sentence).
June 30, 1950, ch. 431, § 16 (1st sentence), 64 Stat. 315
The word “national” is omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 190109 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 190109. Records and inspection
(a) Records.—
The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its national conventions, national executive committee, and other national entities of the corporation; 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. 1448; Pub. L. 111–113, § 2(d), Dec. 14, 2009, 123 Stat. 3027.)
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190109
36:233.
June 30, 1950, ch. 431, § 13, 64 Stat. 314.
In this section, the word “records” is substituted for “books and records” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
In subsection (a)(1), the word “correct” is substituted for “current” for consistency in the revised title.
heading: Amendments
text: 2009—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 111–113 substituted “other national entities of the corporation;” for “national council;”.
36 U.S.C. § 190110 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 190110. Service of process
(a) District of Columbia.—
The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District of Columbia to receive service of process for the corporation. Notice to or service on the agent is notice to or service on the corporation.
(b) States, Territories, and Possessions.—
As a condition to the exercise of any power or privilege granted by this chapter, the corporation shall file, with the secretary of state or other designated official of each State, territory, or possession of the United States in which a subordinate department or local chapter is organized, the name and address of an agent in that State, territory, or possession on whom legal process or demands against the corporation may be served.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1448.)
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190110(a)
36:236 (2d, last sentences).
June 30, 1950, ch. 431, §§ 16 (2d, last sentences), 17, 64 Stat. 315.
190110(b)
36:237.
In subsection (b), the words “precedent” and “or conferred” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “with the secretary of state or other designated official” are substituted for “in the office of the secretary of state, or similar officer” for consistency in the revised title. The words “post office” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 190111 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 190111. 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. 1449.)
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190111
36:232.
June 30, 1950, ch. 431, § 12, 64 Stat. 314.
36 U.S.C. § 190112 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 190112. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be divided equally among the then active officers and members.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1449.)
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190112
36:231 (words after 2d comma).
June 30, 1950, ch. 431, § 11 (words after 2d comma), 64 Stat. 314.
The word “satisfaction” is omitted as included in “discharge”, and the word “obligations” is omitted as included in “liabilities”. The word “outstanding” is omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 190301 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 190301. 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. 1449.)
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190301
36:5117.
Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L. 102–484, title XVIII, § 1838, 106 Stat. 2586.
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. § 190302 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 190302. Organization
(a) Federal Charter.—
Retired Enlisted Association, Incorporated (in this chapter, the “corporation”), a nonprofit corporation incorporated in Colorado, 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. 1449.)
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190302(a)
36:5101.
Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L. 102–484, title XVIII, §§ 1821, 1835 (last sentence), 1837, 106 Stat. 2584, 2586.
190302(b)
36:5114 (last sentence).
36:5116.
This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 190303 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 190303. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles of incorporation and bylaws and include—
(1) upholding and defending the Constitution of the United States;
(2) promoting health, prosperity, and scholarship among its members and their dependents and survivors through benevolent programs;
(3) assisting veterans and their dependents and survivors through a service program established for that purpose;
(4) improving conditions for retired enlisted service members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors; and
(5) fostering fraternal and social activities among its members in recognition that cooperative action is required for the furtherance of their common interests.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1449.)
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190303
36:5103.
Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L. 102–484, title XVIII, § 1823, 106 Stat. 2584.
The word “objects” is omitted as included in “purposes”.
36 U.S.C. § 190304 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 190304. 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 articles of incorporation and bylaws.
(b) Nondiscrimination.—
The terms of membership may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, or national origin.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1450.)
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190304(a)
36:5105.
Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L. 102–484, title XVIII, § 1825, 106 Stat. 2584.
190304(b)
36:5108 (related to membership).
Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L. 102–484, title XVIII, § 1828 (related to membership), 106 Stat. 2585; Nov. 30, 1993, Pub. L. 103–160, title XI, § 1182(c)(6), 107 Stat. 1772.
In subsection (a), the words “Except as provided in this chapter” are substituted for “Except as provided in section 5108 of this title” for consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (b), the words “The terms of membership” are substituted for “In establishing the conditions of membership in the corporation” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 190305 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 190305. 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 serving as a director or officer may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, or national origin.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1450.)
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190305(a)
36:5106.
Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L. 102–484, title XVIII, §§ 1826, 1827, 106 Stat. 2584.
190305(b)
36:5107.
190305(c)
36:5108 (related to directors and officers).
Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L. 102–484, title XVIII, § 1828 (related to directors and officers), 106 Stat. 2585; Nov. 30, 1993, Pub. L. 103–160, title XI, § 1182(c)(6), 107 Stat. 1772.
In subsections (a) and (b), the words “and in conformity with the laws of the State in which it is incorporated” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (c), the words “The requirements for serving as a director or officer” are substituted for “in determining the requirements for serving on the board of directors or as an officer of the corporation” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 190306 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 190306. 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. 1450.)
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190306
36:5102.
Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L. 102–484, title XVIII, § 1822, 106 Stat. 2584.
The words “and subject to the laws of such State” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 190307 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 190307. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
The corporation has the exclusive right to use the names “The Retired Enlisted Association, Incorporated”, “The Retired Enlisted Association”, “Retired Enlisted Association”, and “TREA” and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts. This section does not affect any vested rights.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1450.)
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190307
36:5115.
Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L. 102–484, title XVIII, § 1836, 106 Stat. 2586.
The words “sole” and “lawfully” are omitted as unnecessary. The last sentence is substituted for “Nothing in this section may be construed to conflict or interfere with rights that are established or vested before October 23, 1992” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 190308 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 190308. 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 payment of reasonable compensation to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of directors.
(c) Loans.—
The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, or employee.
(d) Claim of Governmental Approval or Authority.—
The corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the United States Government for any of its activities.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1450.)
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190308(a)
36:5109(c).
Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L. 102–484, title XVIII, § 1829, 106 Stat. 2585.
190308(b)
36:5109(a).
190308(c)
36:5109(b).
190308(d)
36:5109(d).
In subsection (a), the words “any shares of” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words “This subsection does not” are substituted for “Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to” for consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (d), the words “by virtue of this chapter” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 190309 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 190309. 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.).
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1450.)
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190309
36:5114 (1st sentence).
Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L. 102–484, title XVIII, § 1835 (1st sentence), 106 Stat. 2586.
36 U.S.C. § 190310 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 190310. 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. 1451.)
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190310
36:5111.
Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L. 102–484, title XVIII, § 1831, 106 Stat. 2585.
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. § 190311 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 190311. 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. 1451.)
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190311
36:5104.
Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L. 102–484, title XVIII, § 1824, 106 Stat. 2584.
36 U.S.C. § 190312 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 190312. 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. 1451.)
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190312
36:5110.
Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L. 102–484, title XVIII, § 1830, 106 Stat. 2585.
36 U.S.C. § 190313 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 190313. 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. 1451.)
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190313
36:5112.
Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L. 102–484, title XVIII, § 1833, 106 Stat. 2586.
36 U.S.C. § 200101 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 200101. Organization
Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists (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. 1451.)
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200101
36:5401 (1st sentence words before “for the education of the general public”).
Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 876, § 1 (1st sentence words before “for the education of the general public”), 31 Stat. 1453; June 29, 1938, ch. 796, 52 Stat. 1226.
This section is substituted for the source provision to eliminate executed and unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 200102 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 200102. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are to educate members of the florist industry and the public, and to promote scientific development, in floriculture and horticulture.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1451.)
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200102
36:5401 (1st sentence words beginning with “for the education of the general public”).
Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 876, § 1 (1st sentence words beginning with “for the education of the general public”), 31 Stat. 1453; June 29, 1938, ch. 796, 52 Stat. 1226.
The words “The purposes of the corporation are” are added for consistency in the revised title. The words “to promote” are added for clarity. The words “in all their branches” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 200103 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 200103. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt a constitution and bylaws for the management of its property and the regulation of its affairs; and
(2)
(A) hold property, in the District of Columbia or elsewhere, necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000; and
(B) hold other property donated or bequeathed in any State or territory of the United States.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1451.)
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200103
36:5401 (2d sentence words before proviso).
Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 876, § 1 (2d sentence words before proviso), 31 Stat. 1453; June 29, 1938, ch. 796, 52 Stat. 1226.
In clause (1), the words “not inconsistent with law” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “for the management of its property and the regulation of its affairs” are added for consistency in the revised title.
In clause (2), subclause (A), the words “hold property” are substituted for “hold real and personal estate”, and the words “necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation” are substituted for “so far only as may be necessary to its lawful ends”, for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. In subclause (B), the word “hold” is added for clarity. The words “other property” are substituted for “such other estate” for consistency in the revised title. The words “of the United States” are added for clarity and for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 200104 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 200104. Restrictions
(a) Profit.—
The corporation may not operate for profit.
(b) Use of Earnings.—
Earnings generated by the corporation may be used only for the purposes provided in section 200102 of this title.
(c) Use of Property.—
Property held by the corporation, and the proceeds from the property, may be used only for the purposes provided in section 200102 of this title.
(d) Parks in the District of Columbia.—
The corporation may not occupy any park in the District of Columbia.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1452.)
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200104(a)
36:5401 (3d sentence words before “and any earnings”).
Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 876, § 1 (2d sentence proviso, 3d sentence, last sentence proviso), 31 Stat. 1453; June 29, 1938, ch. 796, 52 Stat. 1226.
200104(b)
36:5401 (3d sentence words beginning with “and any earnings”).
200104(c)
36:5401 (2d sentence proviso).
200104(d)
36:5401 (last sentence proviso).
In subsection (b), the words “earnings generated by the corporation” are substituted for “any earnings and/or surplus funds that may be created through any of its educational or scientific activities” to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “may be used only for the purposes provided in section 200102 of this title” are substituted for “shall be available only for the further accomplishment of the corporation’s stated purposes” for clarity and for consistency in the revised section.
In subsection (c), the words “Property held by the corporation” are substituted for “all property so held” for clarity. The words “may be used only for the purposes provided in section 200102 of this title” are substituted for “shall be held and used solely for the purposes set forth in this chapter” for clarity and for consistency in the revised section.
In subsection (d), the words “District of Columbia” are substituted for “city of Washington” for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 200105 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 200105. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be located in the District of Columbia. However, annual meetings may be held wherever the corporation decides.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1452.)
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200105
36:5401 (last sentence words before proviso).
Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 876, § 1 (last sentence words before proviso), 31 Stat. 1453; June 29, 1938, ch. 796, 52 Stat. 1226.
The words “wherever the corporation decides” are substituted for “such other places as the incorporators or their successors shall determine” for consistency in the revised title.