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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 1529 - NATIONAL SOCIETY, DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN COLONISTS

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CHAPTER 1529 - NATIONAL SOCIETY, DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN

COLONISTS

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Sec.

152901. Definition.

152902. Organization.

152903. Purposes.

152904. Membership.

152905. Governing body.

152906. Powers.

152907. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.

152908. Restrictions.

152909. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status.

152910. Records and inspection.

152911. Service of process.

152912. Liability for acts of officers and agents.

152913. Annual report.

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Sec. 152901. 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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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1420.)

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152901 36:2914. Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L.

98-561, Sec. 15, 98 Stat.

2912.

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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. 152902. Organization

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(a) Federal Charter. - National Society, Daughters of the

American Colonists (in this chapter, the "corporation"),

incorporated in the District of Columbia, 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. 1420.)

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152902(a) 36:2901. Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L.

98-561, Secs. 1, 16 (last

sentence), 17, 98 Stat.

2910, 2913.

152902(b) 36:2915 (last

sentence).

36:2916.

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This section is substituted for the source provisions 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

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Sec. 152903. Purposes

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The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles

of incorporation and include a continuing commitment, on a national

basis -

(1) to conduct, record, and publish the results of research on

the history and deeds of the American colonists;

(2) to publish the memoirs of American colonists;

(3) to erect memorials to commemorate the history and deeds of

the American colonists;

(4) to promote respect and admiration for the institutions,

laws, and flag of the United States;

(5) to engage in mutual improvement and educational activities;

(6) to establish scholarships to assist needy and deserving

students and to promote the improvement of educational

institutions;

(7) to engage in volunteer service and make contributions to

veterans hospitals; and

(8) to perform other charitable activities, including the

national presidents' projects, as may be provided in the articles

of incorporation or bylaws of the corporation.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1420; Pub. L. 105-354,

Sec. 1(10), Nov. 3, 1998, 112 Stat. 3244.)

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PUB. L. 105-225

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152903 36:2903. Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L.

98-561, Sec. 3, 98 Stat.

2910.

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Before clause (1), the words "objects" and "for which the

corporation is organized" are omitted as unnecessary.

Clauses (6)-(8) restate 36:2903(6) as 3 clauses for clarity.

PUB. L. 105-354

This amends section 152903(8) of title 36 to correct an

inconsistency in the revised title.

AMENDMENTS

1998 - Par. (8). Pub. L. 105-354 substituted "corporation" for

"Corporation".

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Sec. 152904. Membership

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(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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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1420.)

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152904(a) 36:2905 (words Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L.

before 3d comma). 98-561, Sec. 5 (words before

3d comma, words after 3d

comma related to

discrimination in

membership), 98 Stat. 2911.

152904(b) 36:2905 (words

after 3d comma

related to

discrimination in

membership).

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Sec. 152905. Governing body

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

responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles of

incorporation or bylaws.

(b) Officers. - The officers and the election of officers are as

provided in the articles of incorporation or bylaws.

(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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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1421.)

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152905(a) 36:2906. Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L.

98-561, Secs. 5 (words after

3d comma related to

discrimination in holding

office), 6, 7, 98 Stat. 2911.

152905(b) 36:2907.

152905(c) 36:2905 (words

after 3d comma

related to

discrimination in

holding office).

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

which it is incorporated" in 36:2906 and "in conformity with the

laws of the State or States wherein it is incorporated" in 36:2907

are omitted as unnecessary.

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Sec. 152906. Powers

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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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152906 36:2902. Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L.

98-561, Sec. 2, 98 Stat.

2910.

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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. 152907. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges

-STATUTE-

The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name "National

Society, Daughters of the American Colonists" and seals, emblems,

and badges the corporation adopts. This section does not affect any

vested rights.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1421.)

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152907 36:2909. Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L.

98-561, Sec. 9, 98 Stat.

2911.

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The words "established or", "sole and", "to have and", "in

carrying out its purposes", and "or used" are omitted as

unnecessary.

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Sec. 152908. Restrictions

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(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 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 Authorization. - The

corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority

of the United States Government for any of its activities.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1421.)

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152908(a) 36:2908(d). Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L.

98-561, Sec. 8(a)-(e), 98

Stat. 2911.

152908(b) 36:2908(c).

152908(c) 36:2908(a).

152908(d) 36:2908(b).

152908(e) 36:2908(e).

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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.

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Sec. 152909. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status

-STATUTE-

(a) Corporate Status. - The corporation shall maintain its status

as a corporation incorporated under the laws of each State in which

it is incorporated.

(b) Tax-Exempt Status. - 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. 1421.)

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152909(a) 36:2908(f). Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L.

98-561, Secs. 8(f), 16 (1st

sentence), 98 Stat. 2911,

2913.

152909(b) 36:2915 (1st

sentence).

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Sec. 152910. 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. 1421.)

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152910 36:2911. Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L.

98-561, Sec. 11, 98 Stat.

2912.

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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. 152911. Service of process

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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. 1422.)

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152911 36:2904. Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L.

98-561, Sec. 4, 98 Stat.

2910.

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

as unnecessary.

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Sec. 152912. 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. 1422.)

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152912 36:2910. Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L.

98-561, Sec. 10, 98 Stat.

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Sec. 152913. Annual report

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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. 1422.)

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152913 36:2912. Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L.

98-561, Sec. 13, 98 Stat.

2912.

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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 204 of House Document No. 103-7.

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