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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 219 - THE AMERICAN NATIONAL THEATER AND ACADEMY

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CHAPTER 219 - THE AMERICAN NATIONAL THEATER AND ACADEMY

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Sec.

21901. Organization.

21902. Purposes.

21903. Powers.

21904. Exclusive right to name.

21905. Restrictions.

21906. Headquarters and meetings.

21907. Service of process.

21908. Annual report.

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36 USC Sec. 21901 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 219 - THE AMERICAN NATIONAL THEATER AND ACADEMY

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Sec. 21901. Organization

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(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.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1298.)

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21901(a) 36:3301. July 5, 1935, ch. 373, Secs.

1, 3 (related to perpetual

succession), 49 Stat. 457,

458.

21901(b) 36:3303 (related to

perpetual

succession).

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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 219 - THE AMERICAN NATIONAL THEATER AND ACADEMY

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Sec. 21902. Purposes

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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.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1298.)

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21902 36:3302 (last July 5, 1935, ch. 373, Sec.

sentence). 2 (last sentence), 49 Stat.

458.

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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.

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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 219 - THE AMERICAN NATIONAL THEATER AND ACADEMY

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Sec. 21903. Powers

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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.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1299.)

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21903 36:3303 (less July 5, 1935, ch. 373, Secs.

perpetual 3 (less perpetual

succession). succession), 7, 49 Stat.

458, 459.

36:3307.

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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.

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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 219 - THE AMERICAN NATIONAL THEATER AND ACADEMY

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Sec. 21904. Exclusive right to name

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The corporation and its State and local branches and subdivisions

have the exclusive right to use the name "The American National

Theater and Academy".

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1299.)

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21904 36:3305. July 5, 1935, ch. 373, Sec.

5, 49 Stat. 458.

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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.

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ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 219 - THE AMERICAN NATIONAL THEATER AND ACADEMY

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Sec. 21905. Restrictions

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(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.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1299.)

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21905(a) 36:3302 (1st July 5, 1935, ch. 373, Secs.

sentence). 2 (1st sentence), 4, 49

Stat. 458.

21905(b) 36:3304 (1st

sentence).

21905(c) 36:3304 (last

sentence).

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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.

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ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 219 - THE AMERICAN NATIONAL THEATER AND ACADEMY

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Sec. 21906. Headquarters and meetings

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The corporation may have its headquarters and hold its meetings

at places the corporation decides are best.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1299.)

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21906 36:3306. July 5, 1935, ch. 373, Sec.

6, 49 Stat. 458.

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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.

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Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

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CHAPTER 219 - THE AMERICAN NATIONAL THEATER AND ACADEMY

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Sec. 21907. Service of process

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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.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1299.)

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21907 36:3309. July 5, 1935, ch. 373, Sec.

9, 49 Stat. 459.

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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.

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36 USC Sec. 21908 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 219 - THE AMERICAN NATIONAL THEATER AND ACADEMY

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Sec. 21908. Annual report

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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.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1299.)

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21908 36:3308. July 5, 1935, ch. 373, Sec.

8, 49 Stat. 459; Aug. 30,

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

4(4), 78 Stat. 636.

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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".

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