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CHAPTER 2103 - 369TH VETERANS' ASSOCIATION

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CHAPTER 2103 - 369TH VETERANS' ASSOCIATION

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210301. Definition.

210302. Organization.

210303. Purposes.

210304. Membership.

210305. Governing body.

210306. Powers.

210307. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.

210308. Restrictions.

210309. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.

210310. Records and inspection.

210311. Service of process.

210312. Liability for acts of officers and agents.

210313. Annual report.

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Sec. 210301. Definition

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For purposes of this chapter, "State" includes the District of

Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States.

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98-565, Sec. 14, 98 Stat.

2922.

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The words "the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico" are omitted as

included in "the territories and possessions of the United States".

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Sec. 210302. Organization

-STATUTE-

(a) Federal Charter. - 369th Veterans' Association (in this

chapter, the "corporation"), a nonprofit corporation incorporated

in New York, 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.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1457.)

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210302(a) 36:3001. Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L.

98-565, Secs. 1, 15 (last

sentence), 17, 98 Stat.

2920, 2922.

210302(b) 36:3014 (last

sentence).

36:3016.

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This section is substituted for the source provisions for

consistency in the revised title.

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Sec. 210303. Purposes

-STATUTE-

The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles

of incorporation and include -

(1) promoting the principles of friendship and good will among

its members;

(2) engaging in social and civic activities that tend to

enhance the welfare of its members and inculcate the true

principles of good citizenship in its members; and

(3) memorializing, individually and collectively, the patriotic

services of its members in the 369th antiaircraft artillery group

and other units in the Armed Forces of the United States.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1457.)

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210303 36:3003. Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L.

98-565, Sec. 3, 98 Stat.

2920.

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Before clause (1), the word "objects" is omitted as included in

"purposes".

In clause (3), the words "the several units of" are omitted as

unnecessary.

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Sec. 210304. Membership

-STATUTE-

(a) Eligibility. - Except as provided in this chapter,

eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and

privileges of members are as provided in the constitution and

bylaws of the corporation.

(b) Nondiscrimination. - The terms of membership may not

discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or national

origin.

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210304(a) 36:3005 (words Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L.

before 3d comma). 98-565, Sec. 5 (words before

3d comma, words after 3d

comma related to

discrimination in

membership), 98 Stat. 2920.

210304(b) 36:3005 (words

after 3d comma

related to

discrimination in

membership).

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Sec. 210305. Governing body

-STATUTE-

(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.

(c) Nondiscrimination. - The requirements for holding office in

the corporation may not discriminate on the basis of race, color,

religion, or national origin.

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210305(a) 36:3006. Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L.

98-565, Secs. 5 (words after

3d comma related to

discrimination in holding

office), 6, 7, 98 Stat.

2920, 2921.

210305(b) 36:3007.

210305(c) 36:3005 (words

after 3d comma

related to

discrimination in

holding office).

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The words "and in conformity with the laws of the State or States

in which it is incorporated" in 36:3006 and "and in conformity with

the laws of the State or States wherein it is incorporated" in

36:3007 are omitted as unnecessary.

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Sec. 210306. Powers

-STATUTE-

The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and

articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it is

incorporated.

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The words "and subject to the laws of such State or States" are

omitted as unnecessary.

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Sec. 210307. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges

-STATUTE-

The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name "369th

Veterans' Association" and seals, emblems, and badges the

corporation adopts. This section does not affect any vested rights.

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210307 36:3015. Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L.

98-565, Sec. 16, 98 Stat.

2922.

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The words "sole and" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "This

section does not affect any vested rights" are substituted for

"Nothing in this section shall be construed to interfere or

conflict with established or vested rights" for consistency in the

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Sec. 210308. Restrictions

-STATUTE-

(a) Stocks 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 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 congressional approval or the authority

of the United States Government for any of its activities.

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210308 36:3008. Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L.

98-565, Sec. 8, 98 Stat.

2921.

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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 "This subsection does not prevent" are substituted for

"Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prevent" for

consistency in the revised title.

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Sec. 210309. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status

-STATUTE-

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.).

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1458.)

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210309 36:3014 (1st Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L.

sentence). 98-565, Sec. 15 (1st

sentence), 98 Stat. 2922.

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Sec. 210310. Records and inspection

-STATUTE-

(a) Records. - The corporation shall keep -

(1) correct and complete records of account;

(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, the 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. 1458.)

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210310 36:3010. Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L.

98-565, Sec. 10, 98 Stat.

2921.

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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. The words "Nothing in this section shall be

construed to contravene any applicable State law" are omitted as

unnecessary.

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Sec. 210311. Service of process

-STATUTE-

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.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1458.)

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210311 36:3004. Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L.

98-565, Sec. 4, 98 Stat.

2920.

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The words "in furtherance of its corporate purposes" are omitted

as unnecessary.

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Sec. 210312. 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. 1458.)

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210312 36:3009. Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L.

98-565, Sec. 9, 98 Stat.

2921.

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Sec. 210313. Annual report

-STATUTE-

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.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1458.)

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210313 36:3011. Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L.

98-565, Sec. 12, 98 Stat.

2922.

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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 207 of House Document No. 103-7.

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