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36 U.S.C. § 151106 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 151106. Tax exemption
(a) Real Property.—
Real property of the corporation is exempt from taxation if it is—
(1) located in the District of Columbia;
(2) used for the purposes provided in section 151102 of this title; and
(3) not used to produce income.
(b) Personal Property.—
Personal property of the corporation is exempt from taxation if it is used for the purposes provided in section 151102 of this title or to produce income to be used for those purposes.
(c) Annual Report.—
The corporation shall submit annually to the Secretary of Education a written report stating in detail for the prior year—
(1) the real and personal property held by the corporation;
(2) the income from the property; and
(3) the expenditure or other use or disposition of the property and income from the property.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1398.)
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Source (U.S. Code)
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151106(a), (b)
36:5304 (words before last proviso).
June 30, 1906, ch. 3929, § 4, 34 Stat. 805.
151106(c)
36:5304 (last proviso).
In subsections (a) and (b), the words “the purposes provided in section 151102 of this title” are substituted for “the educational or other purposes of the corporation as aforesaid” and “educational purposes aforesaid” for clarity. The words “Provided, however, That this exemption shall not apply to any property of the corporation which shall not be used for or the income of which shall not be applied to the educational purposes of the corporation” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words “and funds” are omitted as included in “personal property”. The words “held” and “invested” are omitted as included in “used . . . to produce income”.
In subsection (c), the words “Secretary of Education” are substituted for “Commissioner of Education of the United States” because all functions of the Commissioner of Education have been transferred to the Secretary of Education as provided in 20:3441(a).
heading: Taxation of Real Property of NEA in District of Columbia
text: Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(c) [§ 147], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–121, 2681–145, provided that: “Notwithstanding any provision of any Federally-granted charter or any other provision of law, beginning with fiscal year 1999 and for each fiscal year hereafter, the real property of the National Education Association located in the District of Columbia shall be subject to taxation by the District of Columbia in the same manner as any similar organization.”
36 U.S.C. § 151107 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 151107. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District of Columbia. However, the activities of the corporation may be conducted, and offices may be maintained, throughout the United States in accordance with the bylaws.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1398.)
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151107
36:5308.
June 30, 1906, ch. 3929, § 8, 34 Stat. 807; June 14, 1937, ch. 336, § 4, 50 Stat. 258.
The words “activities of the corporation may be conducted” are substituted for “meetings of the corporation, its officers, committees, and departments, may be held, and . . . its business may be transacted” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 151108 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 151108. 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. 1399.)
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151108
(no source).
This section is added to except the National Education Association of the United States from the application of section 10101 of the revised title, restating 36:1101–1103, which imposes audit requirements on certain federally chartered corporations. The Association is not included in the list of corporations set out in 36:1101 to which the audit requirements apply.
36 U.S.C. § 151301 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 151301. Organization
(a) Federal Charter.—
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (in this chapter, the “corporation”) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) Nature of Corporation and Place of Incorporation.—
The corporation is a charitable and nonprofit corporation incorporated under the laws of Maryland and is not an agency or establishment of the United States Government.
(c) Perpetual Existence.—
Except as otherwise provided, the corporation has perpetual existence.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1399.)
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151301(a)
36:5201(a) (1st sentence).
Oct. 26, 1992, Pub. L. 102–522, title II, §§ 202(a), 204(a)(1), 106 Stat. 3417, 3419.
151301(b)
36:5201(a) (last sentence).
151301(c)
36:5203(a)(1).
Subsection (a) is substituted for “There is established the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (hereafter in this chapter referred to as the ‘Foundation’)” for consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (c), the words “Except as otherwise provided” are added, and the word “existence” is substituted for “succession”, for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 151304 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 151304. Officers and employees
(a) Appointment.—
The board of directors may appoint officers or employees, but only after the corporation has sufficient funds to pay for their services.
(b) Status and Compensation.—
Officers and employees of the corporation—
(1) shall not be considered employees of the United States Government;
(2) shall be appointed without regard to the provisions of title 5 governing appointments in the competitive service; and
(3) may be paid without regard to chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, except that an officer or employee may not be paid more than 15 percent above the annual rate of basic pay for level GS–15 of the General Schedule under section 5107 of title 5.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1400; Pub. L. 106–503, title I, § 113(c), Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2304; Pub. L. 108–169, title II, § 206(b), Dec. 6, 2003, 117 Stat. 2040.)
heading: Amendment Subsequent to August 15, 1997
text: Section 5202(g)(1) of former Title 36, from which this section was derived, was amended by Pub. L. 105–276, title IV, § 427(b), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2511, see section 5(a) of Pub. L. 105–225, set out as a Legislative Purpose and Construction note preceding section 101 of this title. As subsequently amended by Pub. L. 106–503, this section restated the provisions of section 5202(g)(1) of former Title 36, as amended by Pub. L. 105–276, § 427(b).
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151304(a)
36:5202(g)(1)(A), (2).
Oct. 26, 1992, Pub. L. 102–522, title II, § 203(g)(1)(A), (2), (h), 106 Stat. 3418.
151304(b)
36:5202(h).
Subsection (a) is substituted for the source provisions for clarity.
In subsection (b)(3), the words “relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates” are omitted as unnecessary.
heading: References in Text
text: The General Schedule, referred to in subsec. (b)(3), is set out under section 5332 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
heading: Amendments
text: 2003—Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 108–169 inserted “15 percent above” after “more than”.
2000—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 106–503, § 113(c)(1), struck out “not more than 2” after “appoint”.
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 106–503, § 113(c)(2), substituted “shall not be considered” for “are not”.
36 U.S.C. § 151305 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 151305. Powers
(a) General.—
The corporation may—
(1) adopt a constitution and bylaws;
(2) adopt a seal which shall be judicially noticed; and
(3) do any other act necessary to carry out this chapter.
(b) Powers as Trustee.—
To carry out its purposes, the corporation has the usual powers of a corporation acting as a trustee in Maryland, including the power—
(1) to accept, receive, solicit, hold, administer, and use any gift, devise, or bequest, either absolutely or in trust, of property or any income from or other interest in the property;
(2) unless otherwise required by the instrument of transfer, to sell, donate, lease, invest, or otherwise dispose of any property or income from the property;
(3) to make contracts and other arrangements with public agencies and private organizations and persons and to make payments necessary to carry out its functions;
(4) to sue and be sued; and
(5) to do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1400; Pub. L. 105–354, § 1(9), Nov. 3, 1998, 112 Stat. 3244.)
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151305(a)
36:5202(g)(1)(B), (C).
Oct. 26, 1992, Pub. L. 102–522, title II, §§ 203(g)(1)(B), (C), 204(b), (c)(1), (2) (words before 2d comma), (3)–(5), 106 Stat. 3418, 3419.
36:5203(b).
151305(b)
36:5203(c)(1), (2) (words before 2d comma), (3)–(5).
Subsection (a)(1) is substituted for 36:5202(g)(1)(B) for consistency in the revised title. The words “consistent with this chapter” are omitted as unnecessary.
Subsection (a)(2) is substituted for 36:5203(b) for consistency in the revised title.
Subsection (a)(3) is substituted for 36:5202(g)(1)(C) for consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (b), before clause (1), the words “under section 5201 of this title” and “in addition to the powers otherwise given it under this chapter” are omitted as unnecessary. In clause (1), the words “real or personal” are omitted as unnecessary and for consistency in the revised title. In clause (4), the words “and complain and defend itself in any court of competent jurisdiction” are omitted as unnecessary. In clause (5), the words “any other act” are substituted for “any and all acts” to eliminate unnecessary words.
heading: Pub. L. 105–354
text: This amends section 151305(b) of title 36 to correct an inconsistency in the revised title.
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–354 struck out “the State of” before “Maryland” in introductory provisions.
36 U.S.C. § 151306 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 151306. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in Maryland. However, the corporation may conduct business throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United States.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1401.)
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151306
36:5203(a)(2), (3).
Oct. 26, 1992, Pub. L. 102–522, title II, § 204(a)(2), (3), 106 Stat. 3419.
This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 151308 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 151308. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent to receive service of process for the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1401.)
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151308
36:5203(a)(4).
Oct. 26, 1992, Pub. L. 102–522, title II, § 204(a)(4), 106 Stat. 3419.
The words “at all times” are omitted as unnecessary and for consistency in the revised title. The word “have” is substituted for “maintain” for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 151309 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 151309. Civil action by Attorney General for equitable relief
The Attorney General may bring a civil action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia for appropriate equitable relief if the corporation—
(1) engages or threatens to engage in any act, practice, or policy that is inconsistent with the purposes in section 151302 of this title; or
(2) refuses, fails, or neglects to carry out its obligations under this chapter or threatens to do so.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1401.)
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151309
36:5206(c).
Oct. 26, 1992, Pub. L. 102–522, title II, § 207(c), 106 Stat. 3420.
Before clause (1), the words “bring a civil action” are substituted for “petition” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words “appropriate equitable relief” are substituted for “such equitable relief as may be necessary or appropriate” to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 151310 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 151310. Immunity of United States Government
The United States Government is not liable for any debts, defaults, acts, or omissions of the corporation. The full faith and credit of the Government does not extend to any obligation of the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1401.)
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Source (U.S. Code)
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151310
36:5207.
Oct. 26, 1992, Pub. L. 102–522, title II, § 208, 106 Stat. 3420.
36 U.S.C. § 151311 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 151311. Annual report
Not later than 4 months after the end of each fiscal year, the corporation shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year, including a complete statement of its receipts, expenditures, and investments.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1401.)
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151311
36:5206(b).
Oct. 26, 1992, Pub. L. 102–522, title II, § 207(b), 106 Stat. 3420.
The word “proceedings” is omitted for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 151501 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 151501. 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. 1402.)
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151501
36:2013.
Aug. 9, 1982, Pub. L. 97–231, § 14, 96 Stat. 258.
The words “the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico” are omitted as included in “the territories and possessions of the United States”.
36 U.S.C. § 151502 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 151502. Organization
(a) Federal Charter.—
National Federation of Music Clubs (in this chapter, the “corporation”), incorporated in Illinois, 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. 1402.)
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151502(a)
36:2001.
Aug. 9, 1982, Pub. L. 97–231, §§ 1, 15 (last sentence), 16, 96 Stat. 256, 258.
151502(b)
36:2014 (last sentence).
36:2015.
This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 151503 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 151503. Purposes
(a) Specific Purposes.—
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorporation and include—
(1) bringing into working relations with one another, music clubs and other musical organizations and individuals associated with musical activity for the purpose of developing and maintaining high musical standards;
(2) aiding and encouraging musical education; and
(3) promoting American music and American artists throughout the United States and the world.
(b) Patriotic, Civic, and Historical Organization.—
The corporation shall function as a patriotic, civic, and historical organization as authorized by the laws of each State in which it is incorporated.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1402.)
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151503
36:2003.
Aug. 9, 1982, Pub. L. 97–231, § 3, 96 Stat. 256.
In subsection (a), the words “objects”, “directly or indirectly”, and “of America” are omitted as unnecessary and for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 151504 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 151504. Membership
Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the bylaws.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1402.)
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151504
36:2005.
Aug. 9, 1982, Pub. L. 97–231, § 5, 96 Stat. 256.
36 U.S.C. § 151505 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 151505. 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 the officers are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1402.)
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151505(a)
36:2006.
Aug. 9, 1982, Pub. L. 97–231, §§ 6, 7, 96 Stat. 257.
151505(b)
36:2007.
The words “and in conformity with the laws of the State or States in which it is incorporated” in 36:2006 and “and in conformity with the laws of the State or States wherein it is incorporated” in 36:2007 are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 151506 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 151506. 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. 1402.)
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151506
36:2002.
Aug. 9, 1982, Pub. L. 97–231, § 2, 96 Stat. 256.
The words “and subject to the laws of such State or States” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 151507 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 151507. Restrictions
(a) Stock and Dividends.—
The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.
(b) Political Activities.—
The corporation or a director or officer as such may not contribute to, support, or participate in any political activity or in any manner attempt to influence legislation.
(c) Distribution of Income or Assets.—
The income or assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director, officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chapter. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of directors.
(d) Loans.—
The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, or employee.
(e) Claim of Governmental Approval or Authorization.—
The corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the United States Government for any of its activities.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1403.)
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151507(a)
36:2008(d).
Aug. 9, 1982, Pub. L. 97–231, § 8(a)–(e), 96 Stat. 257.
151507(b)
36:2008(c).
151507(c)
36:2008(a).
151507(d)
36:2008(b).
151507(e)
36:2008(e).
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.
36 U.S.C. § 151508 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 151508. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status
(a) Corporate Status.—
The corporation shall maintain its status as a corporation incorporated under the laws of Illinois.
(b) 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. 1403.)
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151508(a)
36:2008(f).
Aug. 9, 1982, Pub. L. 97–231, §§ 8(f), 15 (1st sentence), 96 Stat. 257, 258.
151508(b)
36:2014 (1st sentence).
36 U.S.C. § 151509 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 151509. 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. 1403.)
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151509
36:2010.
Aug. 9, 1982, Pub. L. 97–231, § 10, 96 Stat. 257.
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. § 151510 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 151510. 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. 1403.)
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151510
36:2004.
Aug. 9, 1982, Pub. L. 97–231, § 4, 96 Stat. 256.
The words “in furtherance of its corporate purposes” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 151511 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 151511. 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. 1403.)
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151511
36:2009.
Aug. 9, 1982, Pub. L. 97–231, § 9, 96 Stat. 257.
36 U.S.C. § 151512 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 151512. 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. 1403.)
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151512
36:2011.
Aug. 9, 1982, Pub. L. 97–231, § 12, 96 Stat. 258.
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 203 of House Document No. 103–7.