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36 USC CHAPTER 1403 - THE MILITARY CHAPLAINS ASSOCIATION

OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 01/06/03

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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 1403 - THE MILITARY CHAPLAINS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA

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CHAPTER 1403 - THE MILITARY CHAPLAINS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA

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Sec.

140301. Organization.

140302. Purposes.

140303. Powers.

140304. Exclusive right to name.

140305. Annual report.

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CHAPTER REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS

This chapter is referred to in section 10102 of this title.

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36 USC Sec. 140301 01/06/03

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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 1403 - THE MILITARY CHAPLAINS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA

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Sec. 140301. Organization

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(a) Federal Charter. - The Military Chaplains Association of the

United States of America (in this chapter, the "corporation") is a

federally chartered corporation.

(b) Perpetual Existence. - Except as otherwise provided, the

corporation has perpetual existence.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1380.)

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140301(a) 36:311. Sept. 20, 1950, ch. 956,

Secs. 1, 2, 4(a), 64 Stat.

868.

36:312.

140301(b) 36:314(a).

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Subsection (a) is substituted for the source provisions for

consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and

unnecessary words.

Subsection (b) is substituted for "shall have perpetual

succession" for consistency in the revised title.

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36 USC Sec. 140302 01/06/03

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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 1403 - THE MILITARY CHAPLAINS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA

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Sec. 140302. Purposes

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The purposes of the corporation are -

(1) to safeguard and strengthen the forces of faith and

morality of our Nation;

(2) to perpetuate and deepen the bonds of understanding and

friendship of our military service;

(3) to preserve our spiritual influence and interest in all

members and veterans of the Armed Forces;

(4) to uphold the Constitution of the United States; and

(5) to promote justice, peace, and good will.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1380.)

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140302 36:313. Sept. 20, 1950, ch. 956,

Sec. 3, 64 Stat. 868.

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36 USC Sec. 140303 01/06/03

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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 1403 - THE MILITARY CHAPLAINS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA

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Sec. 140303. Powers

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The corporation may -

(1) make its own organization, including its constitution,

bylaws, and regulations;

(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;

(3) establish and maintain offices to conduct its activities;

(4) appoint or elect officers and agents;

(5) authorize the executive committee to conduct the business

and exercise the powers of the corporation;

(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as

necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of the

corporation;

(7) publish a magazine and other publications;

(8) charge and collect membership dues and subscription fees;

(9) sue and be sued; and

(10) do any other act necessary or appropriate to carry out the

purposes of the corporation.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1380.)

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140303 36:314(b)-(k). Sept. 20, 1950, ch. 956,

Secs. 4(b)-(k), 5, 64 Stat.

868.

36:315.

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In clause (1), the word "rules" is omitted as being the same as

"regulations".

In clause (2), the words "at pleasure" are omitted as

unnecessary.

In clause (3), the words "and transaction" are omitted as

unnecessary. The word "activities" is substituted for "business"

for consistency in the revised title.

Clause (6) is substituted for "acquire, by purchase, devise,

bequest, gift, or otherwise, and hold, encumber, convey, or

otherwise dispose of, such real and personal property as may be

necessary or appropriate for its corporate purposes" for

consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary

words. The text of 36:315 is omitted as executed and obsolete.

In clause (8), the words "and receive contributions of money or

property to be devoted to the carrying out of the purposes of the

organization" are omitted as unnecessary because of clause (6) of

the revised section.

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36 USC Sec. 140304 01/06/03

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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 1403 - THE MILITARY CHAPLAINS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA

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Sec. 140304. Exclusive right to name

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The corporation and its area, State, and local chapters have the

exclusive right to use the name "The Military Chaplains Association

of the United States of America".

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1381.)

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140304 36:316. Sept. 20, 1950, ch. 956,

Sec. 6, 64 Stat. 869.

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The words "sole and", "to have and", and "in carrying out its

purpose" are omitted as unnecessary.

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36 USC Sec. 140305 01/06/03

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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 1403 - THE MILITARY CHAPLAINS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA

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Sec. 140305. Annual report

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Not later than September 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.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1381.)

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140305 36:317. Sept. 20, 1950, ch. 956,

Sec. 7, 64 Stat. 869; Aug.

30, 1964, Pub. L. 88-504,

Sec. 4(14), 78 Stat. 637.

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The word "activities" is substituted for "proceedings" for

consistency in the revised title.

TERMINATION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

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 202 of House Document No. 103-7.

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