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36 U.S.C. § 70102 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70102. Organization
(a) Federal Charter.—
Fleet Reserve Association (in this chapter, the “corporation”), a nonprofit corporation incorporated in Pennsylvania, 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. 1347; Pub. L. 106–398, § 1 [[div. A], title X, § 1087(g)(4)], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A–294.)
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70102(a)
36:5601.
Sept. 23, 1996, Pub. L. 104–201, title XVIII, §§ 1801, 1814 (related to termination of charter), 1815, 110 Stat. 2760, 2762.
70102(b)
36:5613 (related to termination of charter).
36:5614.
This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2000—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 106–398 substituted “Pennsylvania” for “Delaware”.
36 U.S.C. § 70103 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70103. Purposes
(a) General.—
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles of incorporation and bylaws and include—
(1) upholding and defending the Constitution of the United States;
(2) aiding and maintaining an adequate naval defense for the United States;
(3) assisting the recruitment of the best personnel available for the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States Coast Guard;
(4) providing for the welfare of the personnel who serve in the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States Coast Guard;
(5) continuing to loyally serve the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States Coast Guard;
(6) preserving the spirit of shipmanship by providing assistance to shipmates and their families; and
(7) instilling love of the United States and its flag, and promoting soundness of mind and body, in the youth of the United States.
(b) Corporate Function.—
The corporation shall function as an educational, patriotic, civic, historical, and research organization under the laws of Delaware.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1347; Pub. L. 105–354, § 1(7), Nov. 3, 1998, 112 Stat. 3244.)
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Pub. L. 105–225
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Source (U.S. Code)
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70103(a)
36:5603.
Sept. 23, 1996, Pub. L. 104–201, title XVIII, §§ 1803, 1808(f), 110 Stat. 2760, 2761.
70103(b)
36:5608(f).
heading: Pub. L. 105–354
text: This amends section 70103(b) of title 36 to correct an inconsistency in the revised title.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–354 struck out “the State of” before “Delaware”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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. § 70108 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70108. 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 Pennsylvania.
(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. 1348; Pub. L. 106–398, § 1 [[div. A], title X, § 1087(g)(4)], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A–294.)
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70108(a)
36:5608(e).
Sept. 23, 1996, Pub. L. 104–201, title XVIII, §§ 1808(e), 1814 (related to duty to maintain status), 110 Stat. 2761, 2762.
70108(b)
36:5613 (related to duty to maintain status).
In subsection (a), the words “organized and” and “the State of” are omitted as unnecessary.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2000—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 106–398 substituted “Pennsylvania” for “Delaware”.
36 U.S.C. § 70312 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70312. 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. 1351.)
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70312
36:2211.
Jan. 8, 1983, Pub. L. 97–427, § 12, 96 Stat. 2266.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and page 200 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 70901 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70901. Organization
(a) Federal Charter.—
Future Farmers of America (in this chapter, the “FFA”) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) Perpetual Existence.—
Except as otherwise provided, the FFA has perpetual existence.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1356; Pub. L. 116–7, § 2, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 478.)
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70901
36:271.
Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, §§ 1, 2, 20, 64 Stat. 563, 567.
36:272.
36:290.
This section is substituted for 36:271 for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words. The text of 36:272 and 290 is omitted as executed and obsolete.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–7, § 2(1), which directed amendment of subsec. (a) by substituting “FFA” for “corporation”, was executed by making the substitution the first place appearing to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–7, § 2(2), substituted “FFA” for “corporation”.
36 U.S.C. § 70903 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70903. Membership
(a) Eligibility.—
Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for membership in the FFA and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the constitution or bylaws of the FFA.
(b) Voting.—
In matters of official business of a local chapter, each member has one vote. In matters of official business of a State association, each qualified delegate of a local chapter has one vote.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1356; Pub. L. 116–7, § 4, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 479.)
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70903
36:276.
Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, § 6, 64 Stat. 565.
In subsection (b), the words “In matters of” are substituted for “In the conduct of” for clarity and to eliminate unnecessary words.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–7 substituted “FFA” for “corporation” and “as provided in the constitution or bylaws of the FFA” for “as provided in the bylaws” before period at end.
36 U.S.C. § 70905 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70905. National officers
(a) Composition.—
There shall be not less than 6 national student officers of the FFA, including a student president, 4 student vice presidents (each representing regions as provided in the constitution or bylaws of the corporation), and a student secretary.
(b) Election.—
The national officers of the corporation shall be elected annually by a majority vote of the delegates assembled in the annual national convention from among qualified members of the corporation.
(c) Vote at National Convention.—
Each qualified delegate has one vote at the annual national convention.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1357; Pub. L. 116–7, § 6, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 480.)
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70905
36:277.
Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, § 7, 64 Stat. 565.
In subsection (c), the words “Secretary of Education” and “Department of Education” are substituted for “Chief of the Agricultural Education Service, Office of Education, Federal Security Agency” and “that service”, respectively, in section 7(c) of the Act of August 30, 1950 (ch. 823, 64 Stat. 565), because of sections 5 and 8 of Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1953 (5 App. U.S.C.) and 20:3441 and 3507. In clause (3), the reference to the Vocational Education Act of 1946 (ch. 541, 49 Stat. 1488) is omitted because that Act was repealed by section 103 of the Act of October 16, 1968 (Public Law 90–576, 82 Stat. 1091).
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–7, § 6(1), amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The national officers of the corporation are a student president, four student vice presidents (one from each of four regions of the United States established in the bylaws for purposes of administration of the corporation), a student secretary, an executive secretary, a treasurer, and a national advisor.”
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–7, § 6(4), struck out “, except that—” in introductory provisions and pars. (1) to (3) which related to the national advisor, executive secretary, and treasurer, respectively.
Pub. L. 116–7, § 6(2), (3), redesignated subsec. (c) as (b) and struck out former subsec. (b) which read as follows: “Board of Student Officers.—The national student officers of the corporation comprise a board of student officers. The board of student officers shall advise and make recommendations to the board of directors about the activities and business of the corporation.”
Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 116–7, § 6(3), redesignated subsec. (d) as (c). Former subsec. (c) redesignated (b).
36 U.S.C. § 70907 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70907. Exclusive right to name,1 seals, emblems, and badges
The FFA and its authorized chapters and associations of chapters have the exclusive right to use the names “Future Farmers of America” and “National FFA Organization,” 2 and the initials FFA as representing an agricultural education membership organization and seals, emblems, and badges the FFA adopts.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1358; Pub. L. 116–7, § 8, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 481.)
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70907
36:286.
Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, § 16, 64 Stat. 566.
The words “duly”, “sole”, and “lawfully” are omitted as unnecessary.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Pub. L. 116–7 substituted “FFA” for “corporation” in two places, “names” for “name”, and “ ‘Future Farmers of America’ and ‘National FFA Organization,’ ” for “ ‘Future Farmers of America’ ” and inserted “education” before “membership”.
36 U.S.C. § 70908 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70908. Restrictions
(a) Stock and Dividends.—
The FFA may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.
(b) Political Activities.—
The FFA or a director, officer, or member acting on behalf of the FFA may not contribute to, support, or assist a political party or candidate for elective public office.
(c) Distribution of Income or Assets.—
The income or assets of the FFA may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director, officer, or member, except on dissolution or final liquidation of the FFA.
(d) Loans.—
The FFA may not make a loan to a director, officer, or employee. Directors who vote for or assent to making a loan to a director, officer, or employee, 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.
(e) Prizes, Awards, Grants, or Loans to Student Officers and Members Meeting Criteria.—
This section does not preclude prizes, awards, grants, or loans to student officers and members meeting the criteria established by the board of directors for selecting recipients of those benefits.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1358; Pub. L. 116–7, § 9, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 481.)
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70908(a)
36:282.
Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, §§ 9, 10, 12, 64 Stat. 566.
70908(b)
36:280.
70908(c)
36:279(a).
70908(d)
36:279(b).
70908(e)
36:279(c).
In subsection (a), the words “any shares or” and “its objects and purposes being solely educational” are omitted as unnecessary and for consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (c), the words “inure to the benefit of” are substituted for “inure to” for consistency in the revised title. The words “as provided in section 285 of this title” are omitted as unnecessary.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–7, § 9(1), substituted “FFA” for “corporation”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–7, § 9(2), substituted “FFA or a director, officer, or member acting on behalf of the FFA” for “corporation or a director, officer, or member as such”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 116–7, § 9(3), substituted “FFA” for “corporation” in two places.
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 116–7, § 9(4), substituted “FFA” for “corporation” in first sentence.
36 U.S.C. § 70909 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70909. Relationship to Federal agencies
(a) In General.—
On request of the board of directors, the FFA may collaborate with Federal agencies, including the Department of Education and the Department of Agriculture on matters of mutual interest and benefit.
(b) Agency Assistance.—
Those Federal agencies may make personnel, services, and facilities available to administer or assist in the administration of the activities of the FFA.
(c) Agency Compensation.—
Personnel of the Federal agencies may not receive compensation from the FFA for their services, except that travel and other legitimate expenses as defined by the Federal agencies and approved by the board may be paid.
(d) Cooperation With State Boards.—
The Federal agencies also may cooperate with State boards and other organizations for career and technical education to assist in the promotion of activities of the FFA.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1358; Pub. L. 116–7, § 10, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 481.)
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70909
36:288.
Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, § 18, 64 Stat. 567.
The words “Secretary of Education” and “Secretary” are substituted for “United States Commissioner of Education”, “Commissioner of Education”, and “Commissioner”, and the words “Department of Education” are substituted for “Office of Education”, in section 18 of the Act of August 30, 1950 (ch. 823, 64 Stat. 567), because of 20:3441 and 3507. The words “with the approval of the Federal Security Administrator” and “with the approval of the Administrator” are omitted because the functions of the Federal Security Administrator were transferred to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare by section 5 of Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1953 (5 App. U.S.C.), and were subsequently transferred to the Secretary of Education by 20:3441. See also 20:3507. Substitution of a reference to the “Secretary of Education” would result in a requirement of the Secretary’s own approval. The word “activities” (the first time it appears) is substituted for “business and activities” for consistency in the revised title.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Pub. L. 116–7 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “On request of the board of directors of the corporation, the Secretary of Education may make personnel, services, and facilities of the Department of Education available to administer or assist in the administration of the activities of the corporation. Personnel of the Department may not receive compensation from the corporation for their services, except that travel and other legitimate expenses as defined by the Secretary and approved by the board may be paid. The Secretary also may cooperate with the State boards for vocational education to assist in the promotion of the activities of the corporation.”
36 U.S.C. § 70910 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70910. Headquarters and principal office
The headquarters and principal office of the FFA shall be as provided in the constitution or bylaws of the FFA. The activities of the FFA may be conducted throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United States.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1359; Pub. L. 116–7, § 11, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 482.)
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70910
36:275 (1st sentence).
Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, § 5 (1st sentence), 64 Stat. 565.
The word “office” is substituted for “offices” for consistency in the revised title. The word “various” is omitted as unnecessary.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Pub. L. 116–7 substituted “of the FFA shall be as provided in the constitution or bylaws of the FFA. The activities of the FFA” for “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”.
36 U.S.C. § 70911 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70911. Records and inspection
(a) Records.—
The FFA 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) a record of the names and addresses of its members.
(b) Inspection.—
A member, or an agent or attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the FFA at any reasonable time.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1359; Pub. L. 116–7, § 12, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 482.)
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70911
36:283.
Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, § 13, 64 Stat. 566.
The word “records” is substituted for “books and records” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–7, § 12(1)(A), substituted “FFA” for “corporation” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 116–7, § 12(1)(B), struck out “entitled to vote” before period at end.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–7, § 12(2), substituted “FFA” for “corporation”.
36 U.S.C. § 70912 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70912. Service of process
(a) In General.—
The FFA shall have a designated agent to receive service of process for the FFA..1 Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to the business address of the agent, is notice to or service on the FFA.
(b) States, Territories, and Possessions.—
As a condition to the exercise of any power or privilege granted by this chapter, the FFA shall file, with the Secretary of State or other designated official of each State, territory, or possession of the United States in which a subordinate association or chapter of the FFA is organized, the name and address of an agent in that State, territory, or possession on whom legal process or demands against the FFA may be served.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1359; Pub. L. 109–284, § 5(7), Sept. 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 1212; Pub. L. 116–7, § 13, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 482.)
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70912(a)
36:275 (2d, last sentences).
Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, §§ 5 (2d, last sentences), 17, 64 Stat. 565, 567.
70912(b)
36:287.
In subsection (a), the word “have” is substituted for “maintain” for consistency in the revised title. The words “at all times”, “authorized”, and “deemed sufficient” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the word “precedent” is omitted as unnecessary. The words “with the secretary of state or other designated official” are substituted for “in the Office of the Secretary of State, or similar officer” for consistency in the revised title. The words “post office” and “authorized” are omitted as unnecessary.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–7, § 13(1), in heading, substituted “In General” for “District of Columbia”, and in text, substituted “FFA” for “corporation” wherever appearing and struck out “in the District of Columbia” before “to receive” and “Designation of the agent shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia” before “. Notice”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–7, § 13(2), substituted “FFA” for “corporation” in two places and inserted “of the FFA” after “association or chapter”.
2006—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 109–284 substituted “corporation shall” for “Corporation shall”.
36 U.S.C. § 70913 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70913. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The FFA 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. 1359; Pub. L. 116–7, § 14, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 482.)
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70913
36:281.
Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, § 11, 64 Stat. 566.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Pub. L. 116–7 substituted “FFA” for “corporation”.
36 U.S.C. § 70914 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70914. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the FFA, any assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be used by the board of directors for the benefit of students of agricultural education or be transferred to a recognized educational foundation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1359; Pub. L. 116–7, § 15, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 482.)
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70914
36:285.
Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, § 15, 64 Stat. 566.
The word “satisfaction” is omitted as included in “discharge”, and the word “obligations” is omitted as included in “liabilities”. The word “outstanding” is omitted as unnecessary.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Pub. L. 116–7 substituted “FFA” for “corporation” and “agricultural education” for “vocational agriculture”.