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36 U.S.C. § 153707 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 153707. 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 reasonable 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 member of the corporation. Members of the council of administration who vote for or assent to making a loan or advance to an officer or member, 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. 1429.)
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Source (U.S. Code)
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153707(a)
36:1013.
Sept. 7, 1962, Pub. L. 87–650, §§ 10, 11, 13, 76 Stat. 504, 505.
153707(b)
36:1011.
153707(c)
36:1010(a).
153707(d)
36:1010(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.
In subsection (d), the words “or advance” are added in 2 places for consistency in the subsection. In the first sentence, the words “or member” are added for consistency in the subsection.
36 U.S.C. § 153708 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 153708. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in Springfield, Illinois. However, the activities of the corporation are not confined to Springfield but may be conducted throughout the States of the United States and the District of Columbia.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1429.)
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153708
36:1009(a).
Sept. 7, 1962, Pub. L. 87–650, § 9(a), 76 Stat. 504.
The word “various” is omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 153709 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 153709. 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 convention.
(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. 1430.)
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153709
36:1014.
Sept. 7, 1962, Pub. L. 87–650, § 14, 76 Stat. 505.
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. § 153710 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 153710. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District of Columbia to receive service of process, notice, or demand for the corporation. Designation of the agent shall be filed in the office of the Mayor of the District of Columbia or another office designated by the Mayor. Notice to or service on the agent is notice to or service on the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1430.)
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153710
36:1009(b).
Sept. 7, 1962, Pub. L. 87–650, § 9(b), 76 Stat. 504.
The words “at all times” and “authorized” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “Designation of the agent shall be filed” are substituted for “The corporation shall file . . . a statement designating the initial and each successor registered agent of the corporation immediately following any such designation” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “office of Mayor of the District of Columbia” are substituted for “Commissioners of the District of Columbia” in section 9(b) of the Act of September 7, 1962 (Public Law 87–650, 76 Stat. 504), because under section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (5 App. U.S.C.), the functions of the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia were transferred to the Commissioner of the District of Columbia, and under sections 421 and 711 of the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act (Public Law 93–198, 87 Stat. 789, 818), the office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia was abolished and replaced by the office of Mayor of the District of Columbia. The words “Notice to or service on the agent is notice to or service on the corporation” are substituted for “service of such process, notice or demand required or permitted by law to be served upon the corporation may be served upon such agent” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 153711 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 153711. 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. 1430.)
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153711
36:1012.
Sept. 7, 1962, Pub. L. 87–650, § 12, 76 Stat. 505.
36 U.S.C. § 153712 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 153712. Annual report
Not later than 6 months after the end of each fiscal 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 convention during that fiscal year. The report may not be printed as a public document.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1430.)
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153712
36:1016.
Sept. 7, 1962, Pub. L. 87–650, § 16, 76 Stat. 505.
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 204 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 153713 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 153713. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, its assets shall be distributed as follows:
(1) All liabilities shall be paid and discharged, or adequate provision for payment and discharge shall be made.
(2) Assets held on condition requiring return or transfer on dissolution of the corporation shall be returned or transferred as required by the condition.
(3) Assets received and held subject to a limitation permitting use only for charitable, religious, benevolent, educational, or similar purposes, but not held on a condition requiring return or transfer on dissolution of the corporation, shall be transferred to one or more appropriate domestic or foreign corporations, societies, or organizations under a plan of distribution adopted as provided in this chapter.
(4) Other assets shall be distributed as provided by the articles of incorporation or bylaws to the extent that the articles or bylaws provide the distributive rights of members, or any class of members, or provide for distribution to others.
(5) Any remaining assets may be distributed to persons, societies, organizations, or domestic or foreign corporations engaged in activities not for profit, as provided in a plan of distribution adopted by the council of administration of the corporation and in compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1430.)
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153713
36:1019.
Sept. 7, 1962, Pub. L. 87–650, § 19, 76 Stat. 506.
Before clause (1), the word “applied” is omitted as included in “distributed” and for consistency in the revised title.
In clause (1), the word “obligations” is omitted as included in “liabilities”, and the word “satisfied” is omitted as included in “discharged”.
In clauses (2) and (3), the words “conveyance” and “conveyed” are omitted as included in “transfer” and “transferred”, respectively.
In clause (3), the word “eleemosynary” is omitted as included in “charitable”.
In clause (5), the words “and all Federal, State, and District of Columbia laws applicable thereto” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 153901 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 153901. Organization
The National Yoemen F (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. 1431.)
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153901
36:139 (words before “for patriotic, historical, and educational purposes”).
June 15, 1936, ch. 546, § 1 (words before “for patriotic, historical, and educational purposes”), 49 Stat. 1501.
This section is substituted for the source provision for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary and executed words.
36 U.S.C. § 153902 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 153902. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are patriotic, historical, and educational and are—
(1) to foster and perpetuate the memory of the service of Yoemen (f) in the United States Naval Reserve Force of the United States Navy during World War I;
(2) to preserve the memories and incidents of their association in World War I by the encouragement of historical research concerning the service of Yoemen (f);
(3) to cherish, maintain, and extend the institutions of American freedom by the promotion of celebrations of all patriotic anniversaries;
(4) to foster true patriotism and love of country; and
(5) to aid in securing for mankind all the blessings of liberty.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1431.)
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153902
36:139 (words beginning with “for patriotic, historical, and educational purposes”).
June 15, 1936, ch. 546, § 1 (words beginning with “for patriotic, historical, and educational purposes”), 49 Stat. 1506.
In clauses (1) and (2), the term “Yoemen (f)” is used (despite the inconsistency with section 153901 of the revised title) for consistency with section 1 of the Act of June 15, 1936.
In clause (1), the words “World War I” are substituted for “the World War” for clarity.
heading: Change of Name
text: References to Naval Reserve, other than references to Naval Reserve regarding the United States Naval Reserve Retired List, deemed to refer to Navy Reserve, see section 515(h) of Pub. L. 109–163, set out as a note under section 10101 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
36 U.S.C. § 153903 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 153903. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt a constitution and bylaws;
(2) adopt a seal; and
(3) hold real and personal property in the United States, but only to the extent necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation and only in an amount not more than $50,000.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1431.)
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153903
36:139a.
June 15, 1936, ch. 546, § 2, 49 Stat. 1506.
In clause (1), the words “not inconsistent with law” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 153904 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 153904. Deposit of historical material
The Regents of the Smithsonian Institution may permit the corporation to deposit its collections, manuscripts, books, pamphlets, and other material for history in the Smithsonian Institution or in the National Museum, on conditions and under rules they prescribe.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1431.)
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153904
36:139b.
June 15, 1936, ch. 546, § 3, 49 Stat. 1506; June 29, 1960, Pub. L. 86–533, (23), 74 Stat. 249.
The word “may” is substituted for “are authorized to” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “at their discretion” and “such” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “they prescribe” are substituted for “as they shall prescribe” to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 154101 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 154101. Organization
(a) Federal Charter.—
Naval Sea Cadet Corps (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. 1432.)
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154101
36:1041.
Sept. 10, 1962, Pub. L. 87–655, §§ 1, 4(1), 76 Stat. 530, 531.
36:1044(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. § 154102 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 154102. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are, through organization and cooperation with the Department of the Navy—
(1) to encourage and aid American young people to develop an interest and skill in basic seamanship and in its naval adaptations;
(2) to train them in seagoing skills; and
(3) to teach them patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred virtues.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1432.)
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154102
36:1042.
Sept. 10, 1962, Pub. L. 87–655, § 2, 76 Stat. 531; Nov. 29, 1974, Pub. L. 93–504, 88 Stat. 1575.
The word “objects” is omitted as included in “purposes”.
36 U.S.C. § 154103 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 154103. Membership
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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1432.)
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154103
36:1046.
Sept. 10, 1962, Pub. L. 87–655, § 6, 76 Stat. 532.
36 U.S.C. § 154104 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 154104. Governing body
(a) Board of Directors.—
(1) The board of directors is the governing body of the corporation. The board is responsible for the general policies and program of the corporation and the control of all funds of the corporation.
(2) The number of directors, their manner of selection (including the filling of vacancies), and their term of office are as provided in the constitution and bylaws. However, the board shall have at least 10 but not more than 25 directors.
(b) Officers.—
(1) The officers of the corporation are a president, one or more vice presidents as provided in the constitution and bylaws, a secretary, a treasurer, and other officers as provided in the constitution and bylaws.
(2) The manner of election, 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. 1432.)
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154104(a)
36:1047.
Sept. 10, 1962, Pub. L. 87–655, §§ 7, 8, 76 Stat. 532.
154104(b)
36:1048.
Subsection (a) is substituted for the source provision for consistency in the revised title. The text of 36:1047(a) and the word “Thereafter” in 36:1047(b) are omitted as obsolete.
36 U.S.C. § 154105 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 154105. 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, employees, and agents 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; and
(7) sue and be sued.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1432.)
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154105
36:1044(2)–(9).
Sept. 10, 1962, Pub. L. 87–655, §§ 3, 4(2)–(9), 17, 76 Stat. 531, 534.
36:1043.
36:1057.
In this section, the text of 36:1043 and 1057 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.
In clause (4), the words “make contracts” are substituted for “contract and be contracted with” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
Clause (5) is substituted for “to take by lease, gift, purchase, grant, devise, or bequest from any private corporation, association, partnership, firm or individual and to hold 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.
36 U.S.C. § 154106 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 154106. Exclusive right to name, insignia, emblems, badges, marks, and words
The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name “Naval Sea Cadet Corps” and distinctive insignia, emblems, and badges, descriptive or designating marks, and words or phrases required to carry out the duties and powers of the corporation. This section does not affect any vested rights.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1433.)
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154106
36:1056.
Sept. 10, 1962, Pub. L. 87–655, § 16, 76 Stat. 533.
The words “sole”, “to have and”, and “in carrying out its purposes” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “required to carry out the duties and powers of the corporation” are substituted for “as may be required in the furtherance of its functions” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words “This section does not affect any vested rights” are substituted for “No powers or privileges granted shall, however, interfere or conflict with established or vested rights” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 154107 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 154107. 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 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, a director, 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 in an amount approved by the board of directors.
(d) Loans.—
The corporation may not make a loan or advance to a director, officer, or employee. Directors who vote for or assent to making a loan or advance to a director, 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. 1433.)
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Source (U.S. Code)
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154107(a)
36:1052.
Sept. 10, 1962, Pub. L. 87–655, §§ 9, 10, 12, 76 Stat. 532, 533.
154107(b)
36:1050.
154107(c)
36:1049(a).
154107(d)
36:1049(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.
In subsection (d), the words “or advance” are added in 2 places for consistency in the subsection.
36 U.S.C. § 154108 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 154108. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in Tacoma, Washington, or another place decided by the board of directors. However, the activities of the corporation are not confined to the place where the principal office is located but may be conducted throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United States.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1433.)
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154108
36:1045(a).
Sept. 10, 1962, Pub. L. 87–655, § 5(a), 76 Stat. 531.
The word “various” is omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 154109 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 154109. 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. 1433.)
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154109
36:1053.
Sept. 10, 1962, Pub. L. 87–655, § 13, 76 Stat. 533.
The word “records” is substituted for “books and records” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.