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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 1509 - NATIONAL COUNCIL ON RADIATION PROTECTION AND

MEASUREMENTS

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CHAPTER 1509 - NATIONAL COUNCIL ON RADIATION PROTECTION AND

MEASUREMENTS

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Sec.

150901. Organization.

150902. Purposes.

150903. Membership.

150904. Governing body.

150905. Powers.

150906. Restrictions.

150907. Principal office.

150908. Records and inspection.

150909. Statement required in audit report.

150910. Service of process.

150911. Liability for acts of officers and agents.

150912. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final

liquidation.

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36 USC Sec. 150901 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 1509 - NATIONAL COUNCIL ON RADIATION PROTECTION AND

MEASUREMENTS

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Sec. 150901. Organization

-STATUTE-

(a) Federal Charter. - National Council on Radiation Protection

and Measurements (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. 1395.)

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150901 36:4501. July 14, 1964, Pub. L.

88-376, Sec. 1, 78 Stat. 320.

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This section is substituted for the source provision for

consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary and

executed words.

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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 1509 - NATIONAL COUNCIL ON RADIATION PROTECTION AND

MEASUREMENTS

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Sec. 150902. Purposes

-STATUTE-

The purposes of the corporation are -

(1) to collect, analyze, develop, and disseminate in the public

interest information and recommendations about -

(A) protection against radiation; and

(B) radiation measurements, quantities, and units,

particularly those concerned with protection against radiation;

(2) to provide a means by which organizations concerned with

the scientific and related aspects of protection against

radiation and of radiation quantities, units, and measurements

may cooperate for effective use of their combined resources, and

to stimulate the work of those organizations;

(3) to develop basic concepts about -

(A) radiation quantities, units, and measurements;

(B) the application of those concepts; and

(C) protection against radiation; and

(4) to cooperate with the International Commission on

Radiological Protection, the Federal Radiation Council, the

International Commission on Radiological Units and Measurements,

and other national and international organizations, governmental

and private, concerned with radiation quantities, units, and

measurements and with protection against radiation.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1395.)

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150902 36:4503. July 14, 1964, Pub. L.

88-376, Sec. 3, 78 Stat. 321.

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In this section, the word "objects" is omitted as unnecessary.

The words "protection against radiation" are used throughout, and

the words "(referred to herein as 'radiation protection')" in

36:4503(1) are omitted, for clarity 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 1509 - NATIONAL COUNCIL ON RADIATION PROTECTION AND

MEASUREMENTS

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Sec. 150903. 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 bylaws.

(b) Voting. - Each member (except an honorary or associate

member) 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. 1395.)

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150903 36:4506. July 14, 1964, Pub. L.

88-376, Sec. 6, 78 Stat. 322.

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In subsection (b), the words "the right to" are omitted as

unnecessary.

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36 USC Sec. 150904 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 1509 - NATIONAL COUNCIL ON RADIATION PROTECTION AND

MEASUREMENTS

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Sec. 150904. Governing body

-STATUTE-

(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 the

control of all funds of the corporation.

(2) The selection of directors and their term of office are as

provided in the bylaws.

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

president, one or more vice presidents, a secretary, a treasurer,

and other officers as provided in the bylaws. Their duties are as

provided in the bylaws.

(2) The officers shall be elected at the annual meeting of the

corporation.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1395.)

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150904(a) 36:4507. July 14, 1964, Pub. L.

88-376, Secs. 7, 8, 78 Stat.

322.

150904(b) 36:4508.

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In subsection (a), the text of 36:4507(a) is omitted as obsolete.

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36 USC Sec. 150905 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 1509 - NATIONAL COUNCIL ON RADIATION PROTECTION AND

MEASUREMENTS

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Sec. 150905. Powers

-STATUTE-

The corporation may -

(1) adopt and amend bylaws for the management of its property

and the regulation of its affairs;

(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;

(3) choose directors, officers, trustees, managers, employees,

and agents as the activities of the corporation require;

(4) make contracts;

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

necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;

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

its obligations by granting security interests in its property;

(7) sue and be sued; and

(8) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the

purposes of the corporation.

-SOURCE-

(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1396.)

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150905 36:4502. July 14, 1964, Pub. L.

88-376, Secs. 2, 4, 16, 78

Stat. 321, 324.

36:4504.

36:4516.

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In this section, the text of 36:4502 and 4516 is omitted as

executed and obsolete.

In clause (1), the words "alter" and "not inconsistent with the

laws of the United States of America or of any State in which the

corporation is to operate" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (2), the word "use" is omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (3), the word "activities" is substituted for

"business" for consistency in the revised title.

Clause (5) is substituted for "take and hold by lease, gift,

purchase, grant, devise, or bequest, or by any other method, any

property, real or personal, necessary or proper for attaining the

objects and carrying into effect the purposes of the corporation"

and "transfer and convey real or personal property, and to

mortgage, pledge, encumber, lease, and sublease the same" for

consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary

words. The words "subject, however, to applicable provisions of law

of any State or the District of Columbia (a) governing the amount

or kind of such property which may be held by, or (b) otherwise

limiting or controlling the ownership of any such property by a

corporation operating in such State or the District of Columbia"

are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (6), the words "for its corporate purposes" 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 or other evidences of

indebtedness therefor, and to secure the same by mortgage, pledge,

or lien" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate

unnecessary words. The words "subject in every case to all

applicable provisions of Federal or State law, or of the laws of

the District of Columbia" are omitted as unnecessary.

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

competent jurisdiction" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (8), the words "any other act" are substituted for "any

and all such acts and things" to eliminate unnecessary words.

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36 USC Sec. 150906 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 1509 - NATIONAL COUNCIL ON RADIATION PROTECTION AND

MEASUREMENTS

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Sec. 150906. 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,

officer, or agent as such may not contribute to, support, or assist

a political party or candidate for 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 during the life of the

corporation or on its dissolution or final liquidation. This

subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation

to an officer in an amount approved by the board of directors.

(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. 1396.)

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150906(a) 36:4512. July 14, 1964, Pub. L.

88-376, Secs. 9, 10, 12, 78

Stat. 322, 323.

150906(b) 36:4510.

150906(c) 36:4509(a).

150906(d) 36:4509(b).

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In subsection (a), the words "any shares of" are omitted as

unnecessary.

In subsection (b), the words "duly appointed" 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.

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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 1509 - NATIONAL COUNCIL ON RADIATION PROTECTION AND

MEASUREMENTS

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Sec. 150907. Principal office

-STATUTE-

The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District

of Columbia or another place decided by the board of directors.

However, the activities of the corporation may be conducted

throughout the world.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1396.)

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150907 36:4505(a). July 14, 1964, Pub. L.

88-376, Sec. 5(a), 78 Stat.

322.

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The words "shall not be confined to that place and" are omitted

as unnecessary. The words "throughout the various States, the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the possessions of the United

States, and in other areas" are omitted as included in "throughout

the world".

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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 1509 - NATIONAL COUNCIL ON RADIATION PROTECTION AND

MEASUREMENTS

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Sec. 150908. 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, 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. 1396.)

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150908 36:4513. July 14, 1964, Pub. L.

88-376, Sec. 13, 78 Stat.

323.

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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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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 1509 - NATIONAL COUNCIL ON RADIATION PROTECTION AND

MEASUREMENTS

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Sec. 150909. Statement required in audit report

-STATUTE-

The corporation shall include in the audit report statement

required under section 10101(b)(1)(B) of this title a schedule of

all contracts requiring payments greater than $10,000 and all

payments of compensation or fees at a rate greater than $10,000 a

year.

-SOURCE-

(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1397.)

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150909 36:4514(b) (2d July 14, 1964, Pub. L.

sentence cl. (2)). 88-376, Sec. 14(b) (2d

sentence cl. (2)), 78 Stat.

324.

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The word "salaries" is omitted as included in "compensation".

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 203 of House Document No. 103-7.

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ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 1509 - NATIONAL COUNCIL ON RADIATION PROTECTION AND

MEASUREMENTS

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Sec. 150910. Service of process

-STATUTE-

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. 1397.)

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150910 36:4505(b). July 14, 1964, Pub. L.

88-376, Sec. 5(b), 78 Stat.

322.

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The word "have" is substituted for "maintain" for consistency in

the revised title. The words "at all times" and "authorized" 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 1509 - NATIONAL COUNCIL ON RADIATION PROTECTION AND

MEASUREMENTS

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Sec. 150911. 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. 1397.)

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150911 36:4511. July 14, 1964, Pub. L.

88-376, Sec. 11, 78 Stat.

323.

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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 1509 - NATIONAL COUNCIL ON RADIATION PROTECTION AND

MEASUREMENTS

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Sec. 150912. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final

liquidation

-STATUTE-

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 consistent

with the purposes of the corporation and in compliance with the

bylaws.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1397.)

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150912 36:4515. July 14, 1964, Pub. L.

88-376, Sec. 15, 78 Stat.

324.

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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 "and all Federal and State laws

applicable thereto" are omitted as unnecessary.

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