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36 U.S.C. § 230506 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 230506. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its articles of incorporation filed in the State of incorporation and in its constitution and bylaws.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1487.)
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230506
36:3802.
May 23, 1986, Pub. L. 99–318, § 2, 100 Stat. 474.
The words “and subject to the laws of such State” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 230507 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 230507. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
The corporation has the exclusive right to use the names “The Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.”, “Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.”, and “Vietnam Veterans of America”, 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. 1487.)
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230507
36:3816.
May 23, 1986, Pub. L. 99–318, § 17, 100 Stat. 476.
The word “sole” is omitted as included in “exclusive”. The words “the corporation adopts” are substituted for “as the corporation may lawfully adopt” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “This section does not affect any” are substituted for “Nothing in this section shall be construed to interfere or conflict with” for consistency in the revised title. The words “established or” are omitted as included in “vested”.
36 U.S.C. § 230508 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 230508. 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. 1487.)
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230508(a)
36:3809(c).
May 23, 1986, Pub. L. 99–318, § 9, 100 Stat. 475.
230508(b)
36:3809(a).
230508(c)
36:3809(b).
230508(d)
36:3809(d).
In subsection (a), the words “any shares of” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words “No part of” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “inure to the benefit of” are substituted for “inure to”, the words “the charter granted by this chapter” are substituted for “this charter”, and the words “This subsection does not prevent” are substituted for “Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prevent”, for consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (d), the words “by virtue of this chapter” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 230509 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 230509. 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. 1487.)
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230509
36:3815.
May 23, 1986, Pub. L. 99–318, § 16, 100 Stat. 476.
36 U.S.C. § 230510 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 230510. 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. 1487.)
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230510
36:3811.
May 23, 1986, Pub. L. 99–318, § 11, 100 Stat. 475.
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. § 230511 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 230511. 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. 1488.)
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230511
36:3804.
May 23, 1986, Pub. L. 99–318, § 4, 100 Stat. 475.
The words “in furtherance of its corporate purposes” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 230512 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 230512. 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. 1488.)
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230512
36:3810.
May 23, 1986, Pub. L. 99–318, § 10, 100 Stat. 475.
36 U.S.C. § 230513 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 230513. 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. 1488.)
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230513
36:3812.
May 23, 1986, Pub. L. 99–318, § 13, 100 Stat. 476.
The words “submit an annual report” are substituted for “report annually” for consistency in the revised title.
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 208 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 240101 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 240101. 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. 1488.)
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240101
36:3113.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–584, § 14, 98 Stat. 3099.
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. § 240102 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 240102. Organization
(a) Federal Charter.—
Women’s Army Corps Veterans’ Association (in this chapter, the “corporation”), a nonprofit corporation incorporated in the District of Columbia, 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. 1488.)
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240102(a)
36:3101.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–584, §§ 1, 15 (last sentence), 16, 98 Stat. 3097, 3099.
240102(b)
36:3114 (last sentence).
36:3115.
In subsection (a), the words “incorporated in” are substituted for “organized under the laws of”, and the words “is a federally chartered corporation” are substituted for “is recognized as such and is granted a Federal charter”, for consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (b), the word “restrictions” is omitted as included in “any provision”.
36 U.S.C. § 240103 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 240103. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles of incorporation and include a continuing commitment on a national basis—
(1) to promote the general welfare of all veterans, especially women veterans, who have served or are serving in the United States Army, the Army Reserve, and the Army National Guard;
(2) to recognize outstanding women in college ROTC units throughout the United States; and
(3) to provide services and support to patients in medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs throughout the United States.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1488.)
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240103
36:3103.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–584, § 3, 98 Stat. 3097; June 13, 1991, Pub. L. 102–54, § 13(n)(7), 105 Stat. 278.
Before clause (1), the word “objects” is omitted as included in “purposes”.
36 U.S.C. § 240104 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 240104. Membership
Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1489.)
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240104
36:3105.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–584, § 5, 98 Stat. 3097.
36 U.S.C. § 240105 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 240105. Governing body
(a) Board of Directors.—
The board of directors and the responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
(b) Officers.—
The officers and the election of officers are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1489.)
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240105(a)
36:3106.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–584, §§ 6, 7, 98 Stat. 3097.
240105(b)
36:3107.
The words “and in conformity with the laws of the States in which it is incorporated” in 36:3106 and “and shall be in conformity with the laws of the States in which it is incorporated” in 36:3107 are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 240106 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 240106. 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. 1489.)
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240106
36:3102.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–584, § 2, 98 Stat. 3097.
The words “provided in” are substituted for “granted to it through” for consistency in the revised title. The words “and subject to the laws of such States” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 240107 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 240107. 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 otherwise 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 Authority.—
The corporation may not claim the approval or the authority of the United States Government for any of its activities.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1489.)
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240107(a)
36:3108(d).
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–584, § 8, 98 Stat. 3098.
240107(b)
36:3108(c).
240107(c)
36:3108(a).
240107(d)
36:3108(b).
240107(e)
36:3108(e).
In subsection (a), the words “any shares of” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words “as such” are substituted for “thereof” for consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (c), the words “inure to the benefit of” are substituted for “inure” for consistency in the revised title. The words “This subsection does not prevent” are substituted for “Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prevent” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 240108 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 240108. 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. 1489.)
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240108
36:3114 (1st sentence).
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–584, § 15 (1st sentence), 98 Stat. 3099.
36 U.S.C. § 240109 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 240109. 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. 1489.)
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240109
36:3110.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–584, § 10, 98 Stat. 3098.
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. The words “Nothing in this section shall be construed to contravene any applicable State law” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (a)(3), the words “in any proceeding of the corporation” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words “in any corporation proceeding” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 240110 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 240110. 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. 1490.)
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240110
36:3104.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–584, § 4, 98 Stat. 3097.
The words “in furtherance of its corporate purposes” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 240111 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 240111. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers or agents acting within the scope of their authority.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1490.)
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240111
36:3109.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–584, § 9, 98 Stat. 3098.
36 U.S.C. § 240112 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 240112. 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. 1490.)
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240112
36:3111.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–584, § 12, 98 Stat. 3099.
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 208 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 300102 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 300102. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to provide volunteer aid in time of war to the sick and wounded of the Armed Forces, in accordance with the spirit and conditions of—
(A) the conference of Geneva of October 1863;
(B) the treaties of the Red Cross, or the treaties of Geneva, August 22, 1864, July 27, 1929, and August 12, 1949, to which the United States of America has given its adhesion; and
(C) any other treaty, convention, or protocol similar in purpose to which the United States of America has given or may give its adhesion;
(2) in carrying out the purposes described in paragraph (1) of this section, to perform all the duties devolved on a national society by each nation that has acceded to any of those treaties, conventions, or protocols;
(3) to act in matters of voluntary relief and in accordance with the military authorities as a medium of communication between the people of the United States and the Armed Forces of the United States and to act in those matters between similar national societies of governments of other countries through the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Government, the people, and the Armed Forces of the United States;
(4) to carry out a system of national and international relief in time of peace, and to apply that system in mitigating the suffering caused by pestilence, famine, fire, floods, and other great national calamities, and to devise and carry out measures for preventing those calamities; and
(5) to conduct other activities consistent with the foregoing purposes.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1490; Pub. L. 110–26, § 4, May 11, 2007, 121 Stat. 105.)
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300102
36:3.
Jan. 5, 1905, ch. 23, § 3, 33 Stat. 600; May 8, 1947, ch. 50, § 4, 61 Stat. 81; July 17, 1953, ch. 222, § 4(a), (b), 67 Stat. 179.
In this section, the text of 36:3 (“Third” par.) is omitted as executed.
In clause (1)(B), the date “August 12, 1949” is added to include the reference to a subsequent treaty.
In clause (2), the words “in carrying out the purposes described in clause (1) of this section” are substituted for “And for said purposes” for clarity.
In clause (3), the words “International Committee of the Red Cross” are substituted for “Comité International de Secours” because the name has been changed.
In clause (4), the word “continue” is omitted as included in “carry out”.
heading: Amendments
text: 2007—Par. (5). Pub. L. 110–26 added par. (5).
36 U.S.C. § 300103 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 300103. Membership and chapters
(a) Membership.—
Membership in the corporation is open to all the people of the United States and its territories and possessions, on payment of an amount specified, or as otherwise provided, in the bylaws.
(b) Chapters.—
(1) The chapters of the corporation are the local units of the corporation. The corporation shall prescribe policies and regulations related to—
(A) granting charters to the chapters and revoking those charters;
(B) the territorial jurisdiction of the chapters;
(C) the relationship of the chapters to the corporation; and
(D) compliance by the chapters with the policies and regulations of the corporation.
(2) The policies and regulations shall require that each chapter adhere to the democratic principles of election specified in the bylaws in electing the governing body of the chapter and selecting delegates to the annual meeting of the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1491; Pub. L. 110–26, § 5, May 11, 2007, 121 Stat. 106.)
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300103(a)
36:4a (1st par.).
Jan. 5, 1905, ch. 23, § 4a, as added May 8, 1947, ch. 50, § 5, 61 Stat. 81.
300103(b)
36:4a (last par.).
In subsection (a), the word “possessions” is substituted for “dependencies” for clarity and consistency in the revised title. The words “from time to time” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b)(1), before clause (A), the words “within the States and Territories of the United States” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “The board of governors shall prescribe regulations related to” are substituted for “The regulations with respect to . . . shall be as determined from time to time by the Board of Governors” for consistency in the revised title. In clause (D), the word “regulations” is substituted for “rules” for clarity and consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
heading: Amendments
text: 2007—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–26, § 5(1), inserted “, or as otherwise provided,” before “in the bylaws”.
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 110–26, § 5(2), in introductory provisions, substituted “corporation shall” for “board of governors shall” and inserted “policies and” before “regulations related”.
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 110–26, § 5(3), inserted “policies and” before “regulations shall require” and substituted “annual meeting” for “national convention”.