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36 USC CHAPTER 1405 - MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART

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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 1405 - MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

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CHAPTER 1405 - MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

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Sec.

140501. Organization.

140502. Principles and purposes.

140503. Membership.

140504. Governing body.

140505. Powers.

140506. Restrictions.

140507. Principal office.

140508. Records and inspection.

140509. Liability for acts of officers and agents.

140510. Service of process.

140511. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final

liquidation.

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36 USC Sec. 140501 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 1405 - MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

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Sec. 140501. Organization

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(a) Federal Charter. - Military Order of the Purple Heart of the

United States of America, Incorporated (in this chapter, the

"corporation"), is a federally chartered corporation.

(b) Place of Incorporation and Domicile. - The corporation is

declared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of

Columbia.

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

corporation has perpetual existence.

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

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140501 36:821. Aug. 26, 1958, Pub. L.

85-761, Secs. 1, 2, 4(1), 72

Stat. 854, 856.

36:822.

36:824(1).

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This section is substituted for the source provisions for

consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and

unnecessary words.

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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 1405 - MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

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Sec. 140502. Principles and purposes

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(a) Principles. - The principles underlying the corporation are

patriotic allegiance to the United States, fidelity to the

Constitution and laws of the United States, the security of civil

liberty, and the permanence of free institutions.

(b) Purposes. - The purposes of the corporation are educational,

fraternal, historical, and patriotic, perpetuating the principles

of liberty and justice which have created the United States, by -

(1) commemorating all national patriotic holidays;

(2) maintaining true allegiance to the Government of the United

States and fidelity to its Constitution and laws;

(3) preserving and strengthening comradeship and patriotism

among its members;

(4) assisting, comforting, and aiding all needy and distressed

members and their dependents;

(5) giving needed hospital and service work through its

Department of Veterans Affairs certified service officers;

(6) cooperating with other civic and patriotic organizations

having worthy objectives;

(7) keeping alive the achievements and memory of our country's

founders;

(8) ever cherishing the memory of General George Washington,

who founded the Purple Heart at his headquarters at

Newburgh-on-the-Hudson on August 7, 1782;

(9) influencing and teaching our citizenry, in a loyal

appreciation of the heritages of American citizenship, with its

responsibilities and privileges; and

(10) preserving and defending the United States from all

enemies.

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

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140502 36:823. Aug. 26, 1958, Pub. L.

85-761, Sec. 3, 72 Stat.

856; June 13, 1991, Pub. L.

102-54, Sec. 13(n)(3), 105

Stat. 278.

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In this section, the words "of America" are omitted for

consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (b)(3), the word "among" is substituted for

"amongst" to use more common terminology.

In subsection (b)(10), the word "whomsoever" is omitted as

unnecessary.

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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 1405 - MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

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Sec. 140503. Membership

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(a) Active Members. - An individual is eligible for active

membership in the corporation if the individual -

(1) is of good moral character; and

(2) has received the Purple Heart for wounds received as a

member, of any rank, of the Armed Forces of the United States or

any foreign country during military or naval combat against an

armed enemy of the United States.

(b) Associate Members. - The corporation may extend eligibility

for membership as associate members to parents and lineal

descendants of an individual described in subsection (a) of this

section on terms provided in its constitution and bylaws.

(c) Voting. - Each member described in subsection (a) of this

section has one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a

meeting of the members.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1382.)

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140503 36:826. Aug. 26, 1958, Pub. L.

85-761, Sec. 6, 72 Stat. 857.

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In this section, the text of 36:826(d) is omitted as obsolete.

In subsection (a), the words "has received" are substituted for

"who have received or who may hereafter receive", and the words "as

a member" are substituted for "are, have been, or may become

members", for clarity and to eliminate unnecessary words.

In subsection (b), the word "may" is substituted for "shall have

the power, moreover, to" for consistency and to eliminate

unnecessary words.

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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 1405 - MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

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Sec. 140504. Governing body

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(a) Board of Directors. - (1) The board of directors is the

governing body of the corporation. Between meetings of the

corporation, the board is responsible for the general policies and

program of the corporation. The board is responsible for all funds

of the corporation.

(2) The number of directors, their manner of selection (including

the filling of vacancies), and their term of office are as provided

in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation. However, the

board shall have at least 18 directors.

(b) Officers. - (1) The officers of the corporation are a

commander, a senior vice commander, a chaplain, an adjutant, a

finance officer, a judge advocate, an inspector, a surgeon, a

historian, and other elected officers as provided in the

constitution and bylaws.

(2) The manner of election, term of office, and duties of the

officers are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1382.)

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140504(a) 36:827. Aug. 26, 1958, Pub. L.

85-761, Secs. 7, 8, 72 Stat.

857.

140504(b) 36:828.

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In subsection (a), the text of 36:827(a) is omitted as obsolete.

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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 1405 - MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

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Sec. 140505. Powers

-STATUTE-

The corporation may -

(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the

management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;

(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;

(3) make contracts;

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

necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the

corporation;

(5) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure

its obligations by granting security interests in its property;

(6) charge and collect membership dues; and

(7) sue and be sued.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1382.)

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140505 36:824(2)-(9). Aug. 26, 1958, Pub. L.

85-761, Secs. 4(2)-(9), 16,

72 Stat. 856, 859.

36:836.

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In this section, the text of 36:836 is omitted as executed and

obsolete.

In clause (1), the word "alter" is omitted as included in

"amend". The words "not inconsistent with the laws of the United

States or any State in which the corporation is to operate" are

omitted as unnecessary.

Clause (4) is substituted for "take [by] lease, gift, purchase,

grant, devise, or bequest from any private corporation,

association, partnership, firm or individual and to hold any

property, real, personal or mixed, necessary or convenient for

attaining the object and carrying into effect the purposes of the

corporation" and "transfer, convey, lease, sublease, encumber, and

otherwise alienate real, personal or mixed 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 property which may

be held, or (B) otherwise limiting or controlling the ownership of

property by, a corporation operating in such State" are omitted as

unnecessary.

In clause (5), the words "for the purposes of the corporation"

are omitted as unnecessary. The words "issue instruments of

indebtedness, and secure its obligations by granting security

interests in its property" are substituted for "issue bonds

therefor, and secure the same by mortgage, deed of trust, pledge,

or otherwise" to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "subject in

every case to all applicable provisions of Federal and State laws"

are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (7), the words "complain and defend in any court of

competent jurisdiction" are omitted as unnecessary.

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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 1405 - MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

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Sec. 140506. Restrictions

-STATUTE-

(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 assist a

political party or candidate for public office.

(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 except on dissolution or final

liquidation of the corporation. This subsection does not prevent

the payment of compensation to an officer in an amount approved by

the executive committee of the corporation.

(d) Loans. - The corporation 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.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1383.)

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140506(a) 36:832. Aug. 26, 1958, Pub. L.

85-761, Secs. 9, 10, 12, 72

Stat. 858.

140506(b) 36:830.

140506(c) 36:829(a).

140506(d) 36:829(b).

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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.

The words "as provided in section 835 of this title" are omitted as

unnecessary.

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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 1405 - MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

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Sec. 140507. Principal office

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The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District

of Columbia or another place decided by the national executive

board. However, the activities of the corporation are not confined

to the place where the principal office is located but may be

conducted throughout the States, territories, and possessions of

the United States.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1383.)

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140507 36:825(a). Aug. 26, 1958, Pub. L.

85-761, Sec. 5(a), 72 Stat.

856.

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The word "various" is omitted as unnecessary.

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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 1405 - MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

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Sec. 140508. Records and inspection

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(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.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1383.)

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140508 36:833. Aug. 26, 1958, Pub. L.

85-761, Sec. 13, 72 Stat.

858.

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The word "records" is substituted for "books and records" for

consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the

United States Code.

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ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 1405 - MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

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Sec. 140509. Liability for acts of officers and agents

-STATUTE-

The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents

acting within the scope of their authority.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1383.)

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140509 36:831. Aug. 26, 1958, Pub. L.

85-761, Sec. 11, 72 Stat.

858.

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ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 1405 - MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

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Sec. 140510. Service of process

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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.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1384.)

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140510 36:825(b). Aug. 26, 1958, Pub. L.

85-761, Sec. 5(b), 72 Stat.

857.

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The words "at all times" are omitted as unnecessary.

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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 1405 - MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

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Sec. 140511. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final

liquidation

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On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any

assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be

distributed as provided by the board of directors, but in

compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1384.)

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140511 36:835. Aug. 26, 1958, Pub. L.

85-761, Sec. 15, 72 Stat.

859.

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The word "satisfaction" is omitted as included in "discharge",

and the word "obligations" is omitted as included in "liabilities".

The words "outstanding" and "all Federal and State laws applicable

thereto" are omitted as unnecessary.

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