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36 U.S.C. § 21708 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 21708. Annual report
Not later than January 1 of each year, the corporation shall submit a report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior calendar year. The report may not be printed as a public document.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1298.)
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21708
36:49.
Sept. 16, 1919, ch. 59, § 9, 41 Stat. 285; Aug. 30, 1964, Pub. L. 88–504, § 4(3), 78 Stat. 636.
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 196 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 21901 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 21901. Organization
(a) Federal Charter.—
The American National Theater and Academy (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. 1298.)
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21901(a)
36:3301.
July 5, 1935, ch. 373, §§ 1, 3 (related to perpetual succession), 49 Stat. 457, 458.
21901(b)
36:3303 (related to perpetual succession).
This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 21902 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 21902. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation include—
(1) the presentation of theatrical productions of the highest type;
(2) the stimulation of public interest in the drama as an art belonging both to the theater and to literature and to be enjoyed both on the stage and in the study;
(3) the advancement of interest in the drama throughout the United States by furthering the production of the best plays, interpreted by the best actors at a minimum cost;
(4) the further development of the study of drama of the present and past in our universities, colleges, schools, and elsewhere; and
(5) the sponsoring, encouraging, and developing of the art and technique of the theater through a school within the National Academy.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1298.)
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21902
36:3302 (last sentence).
July 5, 1935, ch. 373, § 2 (last sentence), 49 Stat. 458.
Before clause (1), the word “include” is substituted for “shall embrace” for consistency in the revised title.
In clause (3), the words “of America” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 21903 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 21903. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt a constitution, bylaws, and regulations;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) establish and maintain offices and buildings to conduct its activities;
(4) establish State and territorial organizations and local branches;
(5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation, subject to its constitution and instructions of donors;
(6) sue and be sued; 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. 1299.)
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21903
36:3303 (less perpetual succession).
July 5, 1935, ch. 373, §§ 3 (less perpetual succession), 7, 49 Stat. 458, 459.
36:3307.
In clause (1), the words “to carry out its purposes not inconsistent with the laws of the United States or any States” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (2), the words “at pleasure” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (3), the word “activities” is substituted for “business” for consistency in the revised title.
Clause (5) is substituted for “to receive, hold, own, use, mortgage, and dispose of such real estate and personal property as shall be necessary for its corporate purposes” in 36:3303 and for 36:3307 for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
In clause (6), the words “in the courts of law and equity” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (7), the words “do any other act” are substituted for “generally to do all such acts and things” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 21904 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 21904. Exclusive right to name
The corporation and its State and local branches and subdivisions have the exclusive right to use the name “The American National Theater and Academy”.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1299.)
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21904
36:3305.
July 5, 1935, ch. 373, § 5, 49 Stat. 458.
The word “sole” is omitted as included in “exclusive”. The words “to have” are omitted as included in “to use”. The words “in carrying out its purposes” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 21905 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 21905. Restrictions
(a) Profit and Stock.—
The corporation shall be nonprofit and may not issue stock.
(b) Political Activities.—
The corporation shall be nonpolitical and nonsectarian, and may not promote the candidacy of an individual seeking public office.
(c) Honorary Members.—
The corporation may not have honorary members.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1299.)
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21905(a)
36:3302 (1st sentence).
July 5, 1935, ch. 373, §§ 2 (1st sentence), 4, 49 Stat. 458.
21905(b)
36:3304 (1st sentence).
21905(c)
36:3304 (last sentence).
In subsection (a), the word “capital” is omitted for consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (b), the words “as an organization” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 21906 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 21906. Headquarters and meetings
The corporation may have its headquarters and hold its meetings at places the corporation decides are best.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1299.)
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21906
36:3306.
July 5, 1935, ch. 373, § 6, 49 Stat. 458.
The word “may” is substituted for “be, and is hereby, authorized to” to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “within or without the District of Columbia” and “from time to time” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 21907 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 21907. 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 the District of Columbia or of each State, territory, or possession of the United States in which its headquarters, branches, or subdivisions are located, the name and address of an agent in that jurisdiction on whom legal process or demands against the corporation may be served.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1299.)
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21907
36:3309.
July 5, 1935, ch. 373, § 9, 49 Stat. 459.
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 or the properly designated officer”, and the words “territory, or possession of the United States” are substituted for “Territory”, for consistency in the revised title. The words “post-office” and “authorized” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “in that jurisdiction” are added for clarity.
36 U.S.C. § 21908 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 21908. Annual report
Not later than January 1 of each year, the corporation shall submit a report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior calendar year, including a complete report of its receipts and expenditures. The report may not be printed as a public document.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1299.)
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21908
36:3308.
July 5, 1935, ch. 373, § 8, 49 Stat. 459; Aug. 30, 1964, Pub. L. 88–504, § 4(4), 78 Stat. 636.
The word “submit” is substituted for “make and transmit”, and the word “activities” is substituted for “proceedings”, for consistency in the revised title. The word “full” is omitted as included in “complete”.
36 U.S.C. § 22101 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22101. Organization
(a) Federal Charter.—
The American Society of International Law (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. 1300.)
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22101(a)
36:341.
Sept. 20, 1950, ch. 958, §§ 1, 5 (related to perpetual succession), 10, 64 Stat. 869, 871, 872.
22101(b)
36:345 (related to perpetual succession).
36:350.
This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 22102 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22102. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to foster the study of international law; and
(2) to promote the establishment and maintenance of international relations on the basis of law and justice.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1300.)
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22102
36:342 (1st sentence).
Sept. 20, 1950, ch. 958, § 2 (1st sentence), 64 Stat. 870.
36 U.S.C. § 22103 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22103. Governing body
(a) Executive Council.—
(1) The executive council is the governing body of the corporation. However, the council is subject to the directions of the corporation at its annual meetings and at any other meeting called under the constitution, bylaws, or regulations of the corporation.
(2) The council consists of a president, an honorary president, a number of vice presidents and honorary vice presidents as provided in the constitution, a secretary, a treasurer, and at least 24 additional individuals.
(b) Election and Terms.—
The officers of the corporation and one-third of the other members of the council shall be elected at each annual meeting of the corporation. However, the constitution may authorize the council—
(1) to elect the secretary and the treasurer of the corporation for specified terms; and
(2) to fill vacancies until the next annual meeting.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1300.)
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22103
36:343.
Sept. 20, 1950, ch. 958, § 3, 64 Stat. 870.
The words “The number of members of the executive council shall initially be forty-four, and the members of the said council shall initially be the persons whose names and addresses are set forth in section 341 of this title” are omitted as obsolete.
36 U.S.C. § 22104 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22104. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend a constitution, bylaws, and regulations for the management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) choose officers, managers, and agents as the activities of the corporation require;
(4) make contracts;
(5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary 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) publish a journal and other publications;
(8) sue and be sued; and
(9) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1300.)
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22104
36:345 (less perpetual succession).
Sept. 20, 1950, ch. 958, §§ 5 (less perpetual succession), 11, 64 Stat. 871, 872.
36:351.
In this section, the text of 36:351 is omitted as executed and obsolete.
In clause (1), the words “apply, and administer” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “not inconsistent with the laws of the United States of America 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 (3), the word “activities” is substituted for “business” for consistency in the revised title.
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 “take and hold by lease, gift, purchase, grant, devise, or bequest, in full title, in trust, or otherwise, any property, real or personal, necessary for attaining the objects and carrying into effect the purposes of the corporation” and “transfer and convey real or personal 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 real and personal property which may be held by, or (B) otherwise limiting or controlling the ownership of real and personal property by a corporation operating in such State” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (6), the words “instruments of indebtedness” are substituted for “bonds”, and the words “secure its obligations by granting security interests in its property” are substituted for “secure the same by mortgage”, for consistency in the revised title. The words “for the purposes of the corporation” and “therefor” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “subject in every case to all applicable provisions of Federal or State laws” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (8), the words “complain and defend in any court of competent jurisdiction” are omitted as unnecessary and for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 22105 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22105. Restrictions
(a) Profit.—
The corporation may not operate for profit.
(b) Stock and Dividends.—
The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.
(c) Political Activities.—
The corporation or an officer or member of the executive council as such may not contribute to, support, or assist a political party or candidate for elective 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 member of the corporation or an officer or member of the executive council, except on the dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation.
(e) Loans.—
The corporation may not make a loan or advance to an officer or member of the executive council. Members of the council who vote for or assent to making a loan or advance to an officer or member of the council, 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. 1301.)
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22105(a)
36:342 (2d sentence words before 1st comma).
Sept. 20, 1950, ch. 958, §§ 2 (2d, last sentences), 7, 64 Stat. 870, 871.
22105(b)
36:347 (1st sentence words before 2d comma).
22105(c)
36:342 (last sentence).
22105(d)
36:342 (2d sentence words after 1st comma).
22105(e)
36:347 (1st sentence words after 2d comma, last sentence).
In subsection (b), the words “shares of” 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. § 22106 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22106. Principal office
The principal office 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 United States.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1301.)
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22106
36:344.
Sept. 20, 1950, ch. 958, § 4, 64 Stat. 871.
The words “the activities of the corporation are not confined to the District of Columbia but may be conducted throughout the United States” are substituted for “The corporation . . . shall have the right to conduct its activities in the said District and at any other place or places in the United States” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
heading: National Headquarters
text: Pub. L. 86–208, Aug. 25, 1959, 73 Stat. 431, provided: “That the American Society of International Law, incorporated by the Act entitled ‘An Act to incorporate the American Society of International Law, and for other purposes’, approved September 20, 1950 (Public Law 794, ch. 958, Eighty-first Congress, second session (64 Stat. 869)) [now this chapter], is authorized to use the real estate described as lot 805 square 2512, situated in the city of Washington, District of Columbia, as the national headquarters of such society.”
36 U.S.C. § 22107 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22107. 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 council, and committees having any of the authority of its executive council; and
(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of its members entitled to vote.
(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. 1301.)
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22107
36:348.
Sept. 20, 1950, ch. 958, § 8, 64 Stat. 872.
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. § 22108 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22108. 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. 1301.)
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22108
36:346 (last sentence).
Sept. 20, 1950, ch. 958, § 6 (last sentence), 64 Stat. 871.
The words “at all times” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “to receive” are substituted for “authorized to accept”, and the words “is notice” are substituted for “shall be deemed notice”, for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 22109 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22109. 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. 1301.)
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22109
36:346 (1st sentence).
Sept. 20, 1950, ch. 958, § 6 (1st sentence), 64 Stat. 871.
The words “acting within the scope of their authority” are added for clarity and consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 22301 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22301. Organization
(a) Federal Charter.—
American Symphony Orchestra League (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. 1302.)
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22301
36:3401.
Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L. 87–817, §§ 1, 2, 4(1), 76 Stat. 929, 930.
36:3402.
36:3404(1).
This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words.
The text of 36:3402 is omitted as executed and obsolete.
36 U.S.C. § 22302 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22302. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to serve as a coordinating, research, and educational agency and clearinghouse for symphony orchestras to help strengthen the work in their local communities;
(2) to assist in the formation of new symphony orchestras;
(3) to encourage and recognize the work of America’s musicians, conductors, and composers, through suitable means; and
(4) to aid the expansion of the musical and cultural life of the United States through suitable educational and service activities.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1302.)
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22302
36:3403.
Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L. 87–817, § 3, 76 Stat. 930.
36 U.S.C. § 22303 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22303. Membership
(a) Eligibility.—
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) Voting.—
Each member (except an honorary, sustaining, or associate member) has one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of the members.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1302.)
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22303
36:3406.
Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L. 87–817, § 6, 76 Stat. 931.
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” to eliminate unnecessary words.
In subsection (b), the words “the right to” are omitted as unnecessary.