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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 1703 - PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION

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CHAPTER 1703 - PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION

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Sec.

170301. Definition.

170302. Organization.

170303. Purposes.

170304. Membership.

170305. Governing body.

170306. Powers.

170307. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.

170308. Restrictions.

170309. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.

170310. Records and inspection.

170311. Service of process.

170312. Liability for acts of officers and agents.

170313. Annual report.

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Sec. 170301. 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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170301 36:3613. Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L.

99-119, Sec. 14, 99 Stat.

500.

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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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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 1703 - PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION

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Sec. 170302. Organization

-STATUTE-

(a) Federal Charter. - Pearl Harbor Survivors Association (in

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

incorporated in Missouri, 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. 1442.)

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170302(a) 36:3601. Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L.

99-119, Secs. 1, 17, 99

Stat. 498, 501.

170302(b) 36:3616.

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This section is substituted for the source provisions for

consistency in the revised title.

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Sec. 170303. Purposes

-STATUTE-

The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles

of incorporation and include -

(1) upholding and defending the Constitution of the United

States;

(2) collating, preserving, and encouraging the study of

historical episodes, chronicles, mementos, and events pertaining

to "The Day of Infamy, 7 December 1941", and in particular those

memories and records of patriotic service performed by the heroic

Pearl Harbor survivors and nonsurvivors;

(3) shielding from neglect the graves, past and future, of

those who served at Pearl Harbor on that day;

(4) stimulating communities and political subdivisions into

taking more interest in the affairs and future of the United

States to keep our Nation alert;

(5) fighting unceasingly for our national security to protect

the United States from enemies within and without our borders;

(6) preserving the American way of life and fostering the

spirit and practice of Americanism; and

(7) instilling love of country and flag and promoting soundness

of mind and body in the youth of our Nation.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1442.)

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170303 36:3603. Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L.

99-119, Sec. 3, 99 Stat. 498.

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Before clause (1), the word "objects" is omitted as unnecessary.

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Sec. 170304. Membership

-STATUTE-

(a) Eligibility. - 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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170304(a) 36:3605 (words Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L.

before 1st comma). 99-119, Sec. 5 (words before

1st comma, words after 1st

comma related to

discrimination in

membership), 99 Stat. 499.

170304(b) 36:3605 (words

after 1st comma

related to

discrimination in

membership).

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Sec. 170305. 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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170305(a) 36:3606. Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L.

99-119, Secs. 5 (words after

1st comma related to

discrimination in holding

office), 6, 7, 99 Stat. 499.

170305(b) 36:3607.

170305(c) 36:3605 (words

after 1st comma

related to

discrimination in

holding office).

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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.

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

unnecessary.

In subsection (b), the words "positions of" are omitted as

unnecessary.

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Sec. 170306. Powers

-STATUTE-

The corporation has the powers provided in its bylaws and

articles of incorporation filed in the State in which it is

incorporated, including the power to -

(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the

management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;

(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;

(3) adopt emblems and badges;

(4) establish, maintain, and regulate offices to conduct the

affairs of the corporation;

(5) publish a magazine and other publications;

(6) charge and collect membership dues and subscription fees

and receive contributions or grants of money or property to be

used to carry out the purposes of the corporation;

(7) accept gifts, legacies, and devises that will further the

purposes of the corporation;

(8) promote the formation of auxiliaries, the membership

requirements of which shall be as provided in the constitution

and the bylaws of the corporation;

(9) sue and be sued; and

(10) do any other act necessary or desirable to carry out the

purposes of the corporation.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1443.)

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170306 36:3602. Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L.

99-119, Sec. 2, 99 Stat. 498.

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Before clause (1), the words "(hereinafter in this chapter

referred to as the 'corporation')" and "and subject to the laws of

such State" are omitted as unnecessary.

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

laws of the United States or 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 (9), the words "complain, and defend in any court of

competent jurisdiction" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (10), the words "lawful", "and things", and "objects

and" are omitted as unnecessary.

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Sec. 170307. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges

-STATUTE-

The corporation and its regional districts and local branches

have the exclusive right to use the name "Pearl Harbor Survivors

Association" and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1443.)

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170307 36:3615. Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L.

99-119, Sec. 16, 99 Stat.

501.

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The word "sole" is omitted as included in "exclusive". The words

"in carrying out its purposes" are omitted as unnecessary.

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Sec. 170308. 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 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 or on dissolution or final liquidation of

the corporation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of

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. 1443.)

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170308(a) 36:3608(c). Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L.

99-119, Sec. 8, 99 Stat. 499.

170308(b) 36:3608(d).

170308(c) 36:3608(a).

170308(d) 36:3608(b).

170308(e) 36:3608(e).

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

unnecessary.

In subsection (b), the words "as such" are substituted for

"acting as such" for consistency in the revised title.

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

substituted for "inure to", and the words "rendered to the

corporation" are omitted, for consistency in the revised title.

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Sec. 170309. 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. 1444.)

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170309 36:3614. Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L.

99-119, Sec. 15, 99 Stat.

500.

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Sec. 170310. 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. 1444.)

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170310 36:3610. Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L.

99-119, Sec. 10, 99 Stat.

500.

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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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Sec. 170311. 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. 1444.)

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170311 36:3604. Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L.

99-119, Sec. 4, 99 Stat. 499.

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

as unnecessary.

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Sec. 170312. 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. 1444.)

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170312 36:3609. Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L.

99-119, Sec. 9, 99 Stat. 500.

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Sec. 170313. 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. 1444.)

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170313 36:3611. Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L.

99-119, Sec. 12, 99 Stat.

500.

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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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