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36 USC CHAPTER 1547 - NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS

ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

INCORPORATED 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 1547 - NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

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CHAPTER 1547 - NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

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Sec.

154701. Definition.

154702. Organization.

154703. Purposes.

154704. Membership.

154705. Governing body.

154706. Powers.

154707. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.

154708. Restrictions.

154709. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.

154710. Records and inspection.

154711. Service of process.

154712. Liability for acts of officers and agents.

154713. Annual report.

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36 USC Sec. 154701 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 1547 - NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

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Sec. 154701. 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. 1437.)

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154701 36:4014. Apr. 6, 1988, Pub. L.

100-281, Sec. 15, 102 Stat.

75.

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The words "the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of

the Northern Mariana Islands" are omitted as included in "the

territories and possessions of the United States".

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36 USC Sec. 154702 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 1547 - NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

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Sec. 154702. Organization

-STATUTE-

(a) Federal Charter. - Non Commissioned Officers Association of

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

"corporation"), a nonprofit corporation incorporated in Texas, 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. 1437.)

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154702(a) 36:4001. Apr. 6, 1988, Pub. L.

100-281, Secs. 1, 16 (last

sentence), 18, 102 Stat. 73,

75, 76.

154702(b) 36:4015 (last

sentence).

36:4017.

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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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36 USC Sec. 154703 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 1547 - NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

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Sec. 154703. Purposes

-STATUTE-

The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the bylaws and

articles of incorporation and include -

(1) upholding and defending the Constitution of the United

States;

(2) promoting health, prosperity, and scholarship among its

members and their dependents and survivors through benevolent

programs;

(3) assisting veterans and their dependents and survivors

through a service program established for that purpose;

(4) improving conditions for service members, veterans, and

their dependents and survivors; and

(5) fostering fraternal and social activities among its members

in recognition that cooperative action is required for the

furtherance of their common interests.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1437.)

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154703 36:4003. Apr. 6, 1988, Pub. L.

100-281, Sec. 3, 102 Stat.

73.

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36 USC Sec. 154704 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 1547 - NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

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Sec. 154704. 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, sex,

disability, age, or national origin.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1438.)

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154704(a) 36:4005. Apr. 6, 1988, Pub. L.

100-281, Secs. 5, 8 (related

to membership), 102 Stat.

73, 74.

154704(b) 36:4008 (related to

membership).

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In subsection (a), the words "Except as provided in this chapter"

are substituted for "Except as provided in section 4008 of this

title" for consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (b), the words "The terms of membership" are

substituted for "In establishing the conditions of membership in

the corporation" for consistency in the revised title and to

eliminate unnecessary words.

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36 USC Sec. 154705 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 1547 - NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

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Sec. 154705. 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 serving as a

director or officer may not discriminate on the basis of race,

color, religion, sex, disability, age, or national origin.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1438.)

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154705(a) 36:4006. Apr. 6, 1988, Pub. L.

100-281, Secs. 6, 7, 8

(related to directors and

officers), 102 Stat. 74.

154705(b) 36:4007.

154705(c) 36:4008 (related to

directors and

officers).

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In subsections (a) and (b), the words "and in conformity with the

laws of the State in which it is incorporated" are omitted as

unnecessary.

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36 USC Sec. 154706 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 1547 - NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

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Sec. 154706. 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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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1438.)

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154706 36:4002. Apr. 6, 1988, Pub. L.

100-281, Sec. 2, 102 Stat.

73.

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The words "and subject to the laws of such State" are omitted as

unnecessary.

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36 USC Sec. 154707 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 1547 - NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

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Sec. 154707. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges

-STATUTE-

The corporation has the exclusive right to use the names "The Non

Commissioned Officers Association of the United States of America",

"Non Commissioned Officers Association of the United States of

America", "Non Commissioned Officers Association", and "NCOA", 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. 1438.)

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154707 36:4016. Apr. 6, 1988, Pub. L.

100-281, Sec. 17, 102 Stat.

75.

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The words "sole" and "may lawfully" are omitted as unnecessary.

The words "This section does not affect any vested rights" are

substituted for "Nothing in this section may be construed to

conflict or interfere with established or vested rights" for

consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary

words.

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36 USC Sec. 154708 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 1547 - NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

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Sec. 154708. Restrictions

-STATUTE-

(a) Stock and Dividends. - The corporation may not issue stock or

declare or pay a dividend.

(b) 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.

(c) Loans. - The corporation may not make a loan to a director,

officer, or employee.

(d) 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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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1438.)

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154708 36:4009. Apr. 6, 1988, Pub. L.

100-281, Sec. 9, 102 Stat.

74.

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

unnecessary.

In subsection (b), the words "inure to the benefit of" are

substituted for "inure to" for consistency in the revised title.

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36 USC Sec. 154709 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 1547 - NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

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Sec. 154709. 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.).

-SOURCE-

(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1438.)

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154709 36:4015 (1st Apr. 6, 1988, Pub. L.

sentence). 100-281, Sec. 16 (1st

sentence), 102 Stat. 75.

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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 1547 - NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

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Sec. 154710. 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. 1439.)

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154710 36:4011. Apr. 6, 1988, Pub. L.

100-281, Sec. 11, 102 Stat.

74.

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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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36 USC Sec. 154711 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 1547 - NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

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Sec. 154711. 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. 1439.)

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154711 36:4004. Apr. 6, 1988, Pub. L.

100-281, Sec. 4, 102 Stat.

73.

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The words "in furtherance of its corporate purposes" 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 1547 - NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

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Sec. 154712. 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. 1439.)

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154712 36:4010. Apr. 6, 1988, Pub. L.

100-281, Sec. 10, 102 Stat.

74.

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36 USC Sec. 154713 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 1547 - NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

-HEAD-

Sec. 154713. 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. 1439.)

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154713 36:4012. Apr. 6, 1988, Pub. L.

100-281, Sec. 13, 102 Stat.

75.

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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 205 of House Document No. 103-7.

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