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36 U.S.C. § 154707 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 154707. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
The corporation has the exclusive right to use the names “The Non Commissioned Officers Association of the United States of America”, “Non Commissioned Officers Association of the United States of America”, “Non Commissioned Officers Association”, and “NCOA”, 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. 1438.)
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154707
36:4016.
Apr. 6, 1988, Pub. L. 100–281, § 17, 102 Stat. 75.
The words “sole” and “may lawfully” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “This section does not affect any vested rights” are substituted for “Nothing in this section may be construed to conflict or interfere with established or vested rights” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 154708 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 154708. 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. 1438.)
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154708
36:4009.
Apr. 6, 1988, Pub. L. 100–281, § 9, 102 Stat. 74.
In subsection (a), the words “any shares of” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words “inure to the benefit of” are substituted for “inure to” for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 154709 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 154709. 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. 1438.)
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154709
36:4015 (1st sentence).
Apr. 6, 1988, Pub. L. 100–281, § 16 (1st sentence), 102 Stat. 75.
36 U.S.C. § 154710 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 154710. 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. 1439.)
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154710
36:4011.
Apr. 6, 1988, Pub. L. 100–281, § 11, 102 Stat. 74.
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. § 154711 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 154711. 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. 1439.)
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154711
36:4004.
Apr. 6, 1988, Pub. L. 100–281, § 4, 102 Stat. 73.
The words “in furtherance of its corporate purposes” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 154712 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 154712. 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. 1439.)
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154712
36:4010.
Apr. 6, 1988, Pub. L. 100–281, § 10, 102 Stat. 74.
36 U.S.C. § 154713 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 154713. 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. 1439.)
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154713
36:4012.
Apr. 6, 1988, Pub. L. 100–281, § 13, 102 Stat. 75.
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 205 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 170101 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 170101. Organization
(a) Federal Charter.—
Paralyzed Veterans of America (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. 1439.)
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170101(a)
36:1151.
Aug. 11, 1971, Pub. L. 92–93, §§ 1, 2, 4 (related to perpetual succession), 85 Stat. 317.
36:1152.
170101(b)
36:1154 (related to perpetual succession).
Subsection (a) is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary language.
Subsection (b) is substituted for “shall have perpetual succession” for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 170102 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 170102. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to preserve the great and basic truths and enduring principles on which this Nation was founded;
(2) to form a national association for the benefit of individuals who have suffered injuries or diseases of the spinal cord;
(3) to acquaint the public with the needs and problems of paraplegics;
(4) to promote medical research in the several fields connected with injuries and diseases of the spinal cord, including research in neurosurgery and orthopedics and in genitourinary and orthopedic appliances; and
(5) to advocate and foster complete and effective reconditioning programs for paraplegics, including a thorough physical reconditioning program, physiotherapy, competent walking instructions, adequate guidance (both vocational and educational), academic and vocational education (both in hospitals and in educational institutions), psychological orientation and readjustment to family and friends, and occupational therapy (both functional and diversional).
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1439.)
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170102
36:1153.
Aug. 11, 1971, Pub. L. 92–93, § 3, 85 Stat. 317.
Before clause (1), the word “objects” is omitted as included in “purposes”.
36 U.S.C. § 170103 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 170103. Membership
An individual is eligible for membership in the corporation if the individual—
(1) is a citizen of the United States;
(2) was regularly enlisted, inducted, or commissioned, and was accepted for or on active duty, in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard of the United States or an ally of the United States;
(3)
(A) was separated from service in the Armed Forces under conditions other than dishonorable; or
(B) is on active duty or must continue to serve after the cessation of hostilities; and
(4) has suffered a spinal cord injury or disease, whether or not service connected in origin.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1440.)
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170103
36:1157.
Aug. 11, 1971, Pub. L. 92–93, § 7, 85 Stat. 318.
In clause (1), the words “citizen of the United States” are substituted for “American citizen” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
Clause (3)(A) is substituted for “Service with the Armed Forces must have been terminated by discharge or separation from service under conditions other than dishonorable” to eliminate unnecessary words.
Clause (3)(B) is substituted for “Provided, however, That persons otherwise eligible for membership who are on active duty or who must continue to serve after the cessation of hostilities are also eligible for membership” to eliminate unnecessary words.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 468(b), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.
36 U.S.C. § 170104 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 170104. Powers
(a) Specific Powers.—
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal, emblems, and badges;
(3) choose officers, representatives, and agents as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(4) make contracts;
(5) accept gifts, legacies, and devises that will further the purposes of the corporation;
(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(7) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its obligations by granting security interests in its property;
(8) establish, regulate, and discontinue subordinate State and regional organizations and local chapters or posts;
(9) establish and maintain offices to conduct the affairs of the corporation;
(10) publish a magazine, newspaper, and other publications;
(11) sue and be sued; and
(12) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the corporation.
(b) Privileges of Other National Veterans’ Organizations.—
Privileges granted to other national veterans’ organizations as a result of their being incorporated by Congress are also granted to the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1440.)
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170104(a)
36:1154 (less perpetual succession).
Aug. 11, 1971, Pub. L. 92–93, §§ 4 (less perpetual succession), 13, 85 Stat. 317, 319.
170104(b)
36:1163.
In subsection (a)(1), the word “amend” is substituted for “alter” for consistency in the revised title. The words “not inconsistent with law” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (a)(6), the words “acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer” are substituted for “acquire, hold, and dispose of” for consistency in the revised title. The words “such real and personal” and “as may be” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (a)(7), 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” for consistency in the revised title. The words “subject in every case to all applicable provisions of Federal and State law” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (a)(12), the words “any other act” are substituted for “any and all acts and things” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “objects and” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words “Such provisions”, “and prerogatives”, “heretofore”, and “hereby” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 170105 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 170105. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
The corporation and its State and regional organizations and local chapters or posts have the exclusive right to use the name “Paralyzed Veterans of America” and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation lawfully adopts.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1441.)
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170105
36:1160.
Aug. 11, 1971, Pub. L. 92–93, § 10, 85 Stat. 318.
The words “sole”, “have and”, and “in carrying out its purposes” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 170106 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 170106. 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 shall be nonpolitical and may not provide financial aid to, or otherwise promote the candidacy of, an individual seeking 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, a director, officer, member, or employee 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 employee or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of directors.
(e) Loans.—
The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, member, or employee. Directors who vote for or assent to making such a loan, and officers who participate in making the loan, are jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan until it is repaid.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1441.)
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170106(a), (b)
36:1155.
Aug. 11, 1971, Pub. L. 92–93, §§ 5, 6, 14, 85 Stat. 318, 319.
170106(c)
36:1156.
170106(d)
36:1164(a).
170106(e)
36:1164(b).
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 (c), the words “as an organization” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (d), the words “inure to the benefit of” are substituted for “inure to” for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 170107 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 170107. Headquarters and principal place of business
The headquarters and principal place of business of the corporation shall be in the District of Columbia. However, the activities of the corporation are not confined to the District of Columbia but may be conducted throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United States.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1441.)
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170107
36:1158.
Aug. 11, 1971, Pub. L. 92–93, § 8, 85 Stat. 318.
The words “activities of the corporation are not confined to the District of Columbia but may be” are substituted for “activities of said organization, as set out herein, shall not be confined to said city, but shall be” for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 170108 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 170108. Records and inspection
(a) Records.—
The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, executive committee, and committees having any of the authority of its executive committee; 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. 1441.)
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170108
36:1161.
Aug. 11, 1971, Pub. L. 92–93, § 11, 85 Stat. 318.
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)(3), the words “registered office or” are omitted for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 170109 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 170109. 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, territory, or possession of the United States in which an organization, chapter, or post 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. 1441.)
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170109
36:1162.
Aug. 11, 1971, Pub. L. 92–93, § 12, 85 Stat. 318.
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. The words “legal process” are substituted for “local process” for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 170110 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 170110. 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. 1442.)
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170110
36:1165.
Aug. 11, 1971, Pub. L. 92–93, § 15, 85 Stat. 319.
36 U.S.C. § 170111 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 170111. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remaining after the discharge or satisfactory provision for discharge of all liabilities shall be transferred to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to be applied to the care and comfort of paralyzed veterans.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1442.)
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170111
36:1159.
Aug. 11, 1971, Pub. L. 92–93, § 9, 85 Stat. 318; June 13, 1991, Pub. L. 102–54, § 13(n)(5), 105 Stat. 278.
The words “dissolution or final liquidation” are substituted for “final dissolution or liquidation” for consistency in the revised title. The words “Secretary of Veterans Affairs” are substituted for “Department of Veterans Affairs” because under 38:303 the Secretary is the head of the Department.
36 U.S.C. § 170301 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 170301. 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. 1442.)
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170301
36:3613.
Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L. 99–119, § 14, 99 Stat. 500.
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. § 170302 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 170302. Organization
(a) Federal Charter.—
Pearl Harbor Survivors Association (in this chapter, the “corporation”), a nonprofit corporation incorporated in Missouri, 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. 1442.)
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170302(a)
36:3601.
Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L. 99–119, §§ 1, 17, 99 Stat. 498, 501.
170302(b)
36:3616.
This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 170303 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 170303. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles of incorporation and include—
(1) upholding and defending the Constitution of the United States;
(2) collating, preserving, and encouraging the study of historical episodes, chronicles, mementos, and events pertaining to “The Day of Infamy, 7 December 1941”, and in particular those memories and records of patriotic service performed by the heroic Pearl Harbor survivors and nonsurvivors;
(3) shielding from neglect the graves, past and future, of those who served at Pearl Harbor on that day;
(4) stimulating communities and political subdivisions into taking more interest in the affairs and future of the United States to keep our Nation alert;
(5) fighting unceasingly for our national security to protect the United States from enemies within and without our borders;
(6) preserving the American way of life and fostering the spirit and practice of Americanism; and
(7) instilling love of country and flag and promoting soundness of mind and body in the youth of our Nation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1442.)
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170303
36:3603.
Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L. 99–119, § 3, 99 Stat. 498.
Before clause (1), the word “objects” is omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 170304 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 170304. Membership
(a) Eligibility.—
Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
(b) Nondiscrimination.—
The terms of membership may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1443.)
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170304(a)
36:3605 (words before 1st comma).
Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L. 99–119, § 5 (words before 1st comma, words after 1st comma related to discrimination in membership), 99 Stat. 499.
170304(b)
36:3605 (words after 1st comma related to discrimination in membership).