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36 U.S.C. § 200106 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 200106. 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. 1452.)
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200106
(no source).
The section is added to except the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists from the application of section 10101 of the revised title, restating 36:1101-1103, which imposes audit requirements on certain federally chartered corporations. The Society is not included in the list of corporations set out in 36:1101 to which the audit requirements apply.
36 U.S.C. § 200301 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 200301. Organization
(a) Federal Charter.—
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (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.
(c) Perpetual Existence.—
Except as otherwise provided, the corporation has perpetual existence.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1452.)
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200301
36:531.
Aug. 20, 1954, ch. 774, §§ 1, 2, 4(1), 68 Stat. 748, 749.
36:532.
36:534(1).
This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary and executed words.
36 U.S.C. § 200302 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 200302. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to perpetuate the memory of the Grand Army of the Republic and of the men who saved the Union in 1861 to 1865;
(2) to assist in every practicable way in preserving, and making available for research, documents and records pertaining to the Grand Army of the Republic and its members;
(3) to cooperate in honoring all those who have served our country patriotically in any war;
(4) to teach patriotism, the duties of citizenship, the true history of our country, and the love and honor of our flag;
(5) to oppose every tendency or movement that would weaken loyalty to, destroy, or impair our constitutional Union; and
(6) to inculcate and broadly sustain the American principles of representative government, equal rights, and impartial justice for all.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1452.)
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200302
36:533.
Aug. 20, 1954, ch. 774, § 3, 68 Stat. 749.
In clause (5), the words “destroy, or impair” are substituted for “or make for the destruction or impairment of” to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 200303 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 200303. Membership
(a) General.—
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) Required Service.—
Eligibility for membership in the corporation is limited to male blood relatives of an individual who—
(1) served at any time during the period from April 12, 1861, through April 9, 1865, as a soldier or sailor in—
(A) the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Revenue-Cutter Service; or
(B) a State regiment that was called into active service and was subject to orders of United States general officers during that period; and
(2) was discharged honorably from, or died in, that service.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1453.)
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200303
36:535.
Aug. 20, 1954, ch. 774, § 5, 68 Stat. 750.
In subsection (a), the words “are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation” are substituted for “shall . . . be determined as the constitution and bylaws of the corporation may provide” for consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (b)(1), the words “at any time” are added for clarity.
36 U.S.C. § 200304 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 200304. Governing body
(a) National Encampment.—
(1) The national encampment is the supreme governing authority of the corporation.
(2) The national encampment is composed of officers and elected representatives from the States and other local subdivisions of the corporation as provided in the constitution and bylaws. However, the form of government of the corporation must be representative 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 encampment may be held in the District of Columbia or in any State, territory, or possession of the United States.
(b) Council of Administration.—
(1) During the intervals between the national encampments, the council of administration is the governing board of the corporation and is responsible for the general policies, program, and activities of the corporation.
(2) The council of administration shall consist of at least seven members elected in the manner and for the term provided in the constitution and bylaws.
(c) Officers.—
(1) The officers of the corporation are a commander in chief, a senior vice commander in chief, a junior vice commander in chief, a secretary, a treasurer, and other officers as provided in the constitution and bylaws. One individual may hold the offices of secretary and treasurer.
(2) The manner of selection, term of office, and duties of the officers are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1453.)
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200304(a)
36:536.
Aug. 20, 1954, ch. 774, §§ 6–8, 68 Stat. 750.
200304(b)
36:537.
200304(c)
36:538.
In subsection (a)(2), the words “several”, “always”, and “thereof . . . the hands of” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (a)(3), the words “State, territory, or possession of the United States” are substituted for “State or Territory” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
In subsection (b), the text of 36:537(b) is omitted as obsolete.
In subsection (c), the words “One individual may hold the offices of secretary and treasurer” are substituted for “(which latter two offices may be held by one person)” to eliminate unnecessary words. The word “provided” is substituted for “may be prescribed” to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 200305 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 200305. 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 property;
(7) sue and be sued; and
(8) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1453.)
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200305
36:534(2)–(10).
Aug. 20, 1954, ch. 774, §§ 4(2)–(10), 18, 68 Stat. 749, 752.
36:548.
In this section, the text of 36:548 is omitted as executed and obsolete.
In clause (1), the word “alter” is omitted as unnecessary. The words “not inconsistent with the laws of the United States or any State in which the corporation is to operate” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (2), the word “use” is omitted as unnecessary.
Clause (5) is substituted for “take by lease, gift, purchase, grant, devise, or bequest from any public body or agency or any private corporation, association, partnership, firm, or individual and to hold absolutely or in trust for any of the purposes of the corporation any property, real, personal, or mixed, necessary or convenient for attaining the objects and carrying into effect the purposes of the corporation” and “transfer, convey, lease, sublease, encumber and otherwise alienate real, personal or mixed property” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “subject, however, to applicable provisions of law of any State (A) governing the amount or kind of property which may be held by, or (B) otherwise limiting or controlling the ownership of property by, a corporation operating in such State” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (6), the words “for the purposes of the corporation” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its obligations by granting security interests in its property” are substituted for “issue bonds therefor, and secure the same by mortgage, deed of trust, pledge or otherwise” for consistency in the revised title. The words “subject in every case to all applicable provisions of Federal and State laws” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (7), the words “complain and defend in any court of competent jurisdiction” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (8), the words “any other act” are substituted for “any and all acts and things” to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “objects and” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 200306 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 200306. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
The corporation and its subordinate divisions have the exclusive right to use the name “Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War”. The corporation has the exclusive right to use and to allow others to use seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1454.)
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200306
36:547.
Aug. 20, 1954, ch. 774, § 17, 68 Stat. 752.
The words “sole” and “or refuse” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “corporation adopts” are substituted for “as it may legally adopt” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “and such emblems, seals, and badges as have heretofore been used by the Illinois corporation described in section 548 of this title and the right to which may be lawfully transferred to the corporation” are omitted as executed and obsolete.
36 U.S.C. § 200307 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 200307. 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, 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, an officer or member 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1454.)
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200307(a)
36:543.
Aug. 20, 1954, ch. 774, §§ 10, 11, 13, 68 Stat. 751.
200307(b)
36:541.
200307(c)
36:540(a).
200307(d)
36:540(b).
In subsection (a), the words “any shares of” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (c), the words “inure to the benefit of” are substituted for “inure to” for consistency in the revised title. The words “This subsection does not prevent” are substituted for “Nothing in this subsection, however, shall be construed to prevent” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
In subsection (d), the words “or advance” are added in 2 places for consistency in the subsection.
36 U.S.C. § 200308 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 200308. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in Trenton, New Jersey, or another place decided by the council of administration. However, the activities of the corporation are not confined to the place where the principal office is located but may be conducted in the District of Columbia and throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United States.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1454.)
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36:539(a).
Aug. 20, 1954, ch. 774, § 9(a), 68 Stat. 751.
The word “various” is omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 200309 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 200309. 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 encampments and council of administration.
(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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1454.)
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200309
36:544.
Aug. 20, 1954, ch. 774, § 14, 68 Stat. 751.
The word “records” is substituted for “books and records” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
36 U.S.C. § 200310 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 200310. 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1455.)
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200310
36:539(b).
Aug. 20, 1954, ch. 774, § 9(b), 68 Stat. 751.
The words “at all times” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “to receive” are substituted for “authorized to accept”, and the words “is notice to or service on” are substituted for “shall be deemed notice to or service upon”, for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 200311 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 200311. 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. 1455.)
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36:542.
Aug. 20, 1954, ch. 774, § 12, 68 Stat. 751.
36 U.S.C. § 200312 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 200312. 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 on the proceedings of the national encampment. The report may not be printed as a public document.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1455.)
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200312
36:546.
Aug. 20, 1954, ch. 774, § 16, 68 Stat. 752.
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 206 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 200313 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 200313. 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 distributed as provided by the council of administration, but in compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1455.)
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200313
36:549.
Aug. 20, 1954, ch. 774, § 19, 68 Stat. 752.
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. The words “as provided by” are substituted for “in accordance with the determination of” to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “and all Federal and States laws applicable thereto” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 210101 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 210101. Organization
(a) Federal Charter.—
Theodore Roosevelt Association (in this chapter, the “corporation”) is a body corporate and politic in the District of Columbia.
(b) Perpetual Existence.—
Except as otherwise provided, the corporation has perpetual existence.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1455.)
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210101
36:4701.
May 31, 1920, ch. 216, § 1, 41 Stat. 691.
36:4702 (words before 2d comma).
May 31, 1920, ch. 216, § 2 (words before 2d comma), 41 Stat. 692; May 21, 1953, ch. 63, § 1, 67 Stat. 27.
This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary and executed words.
In subsection (b), the words “Except as otherwise provided” are added, and the word “existence” is substituted for “succession”, for consistency in the revised title.
heading: Change of Name
text: Act May 21, 1953, ch. 63, § 2, 67 Stat. 28, provided that: “Any law heretofore enacted by the Congress and now in effect which refers to said Roosevelt Memorial Association shall hereafter be deemed to refer to such Association by its new name, Theodore Roosevelt Association.”
36 U.S.C. § 210102 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 210102. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to perpetuate the memory of Theodore Roosevelt for the benefit of the people of the United States and the world; and
(2) to solicit, receive, hold, and maintain funds, and to apply the principal of the funds and the income from those funds to the following objects, among others:
(A) the erection and maintenance of a suitable and adequate monumental memorial in the District of Columbia to the memory of Theodore Roosevelt;
(B) the acquisition, development, and maintenance of a public park in memory of Theodore Roosevelt in Oyster Bay, New York;
(C) the establishment and maintenance of an endowment fund to promote the development and application of the policies and ideals of Theodore Roosevelt for the benefit of the American people; and
(D) the donation of real and personal property, including part or all of its endowment fund, to a public agency for the purpose of preserving in public ownership historically significant property associated with the life of Theodore Roosevelt.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1455.)
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210102
36:4703.
May 31, 1920, ch. 216, § 3, 41 Stat. 693; July 25, 1962, Pub. L. 87–547, § 6, 76 Stat. 217.
In clause (2), before subclause (A), the words “among others” are substituted for “and to that end, but without restriction to the objects enumerated below” to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 210103 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 210103. Membership
Eligibility for membership in the corporation is as provided in regulations adopted by the board of trustees.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1456.)
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210103
36:4704 (last par. related to regulations for membership).
May 31, 1920, ch. 216, § 4 (last par. related to regulations for membership), 41 Stat. 693.
This section is substituted for “The board of trustees shall have the power to adopt . . . regulations . . . for the admission to membership in the corporation” for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 210104 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 210104. Governing body
(a) Board of Trustees.—
A self-perpetuating board of trustees shall manage and direct the property and affairs of the corporation.
(b) Powers.—
The board of trustees may adopt and amend a constitution, bylaws, and regulations for—
(1) the selection of successor trustees;
(2) the admission of members;
(3) the election of officers; and
(4) the conduct of the affairs of the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1456.)
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210104
36:4704 (1st par., last par. less regulations for membership).
May 31, 1920, ch. 216, § 4 (1st par., last par. less regulations for membership), 41 Stat. 693.
The text of 36:4704 (2d sentence) is omitted as executed and obsolete.
In subsection (b), before clause (1), the words “adopt and amend” are substituted for “adopt from time to time . . . and alter, amend, or repeal” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The word “rules” is omitted as included in “regulations”.
36 U.S.C. § 210105 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 210105. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt a constitution, bylaws, and regulations;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) acquire and own property necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(4) give and dedicate its property to public agencies and purposes;
(5) maintain offices, hold meetings, and conduct business affairs in the District of Columbia and in the States, territories, and possessions of the United States;
(6) sue and be sued within the jurisdiction of the United States; and
(7) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1456.)
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210105
36:4702 (words after 2d comma).
May 31, 1920, ch. 216, § 2 (words after 2d comma), 41 Stat. 692.
36:4707.
May 31, 1920, ch. 216, § 7, as added Mar. 29, 1956, ch. 102, 70 Stat. 60.
The text of 36:4707 is omitted as executed and obsolete.
In clause (1), the word “rules” is omitted as included in “regulations”. The words “not inconsistent with the laws of the United States of America, or any State thereof” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (2), the words “adopt and alter” are substituted for “adopt . . . and the same to alter at pleasure” for consistency in the revised title.
In clause (3), the words “acquire and own property” are substituted for “hold such real and personal estate . . . and . . . receive real and personal property by gift, devise, or bequest” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
In clause (6), the words “in courts of law and equity” are omitted as unnecessary and for consistency in the revised title.