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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 223 - AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE

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CHAPTER 223 - AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE

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Sec.

22301. Organization.

22302. Purposes.

22303. Membership.

22304. Governing body.

22305. Powers.

22306. Exclusive right to name, insignia, emblems, and

badges.

22307. Restrictions.

22308. Principal office.

22309. Records and inspection.

22310. Service of process.

22311. Liability for acts of officers and agents.

22312. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final

liquidation.

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36 USC Sec. 22301 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 223 - AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE

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Sec. 22301. Organization

-STATUTE-

(a) Federal Charter. - American Symphony Orchestra League (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. 1302.)

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22301 36:3401. Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L.

87-817, Secs. 1, 2, 4(1), 76

Stat. 929, 930.

36:3402.

36:3404(1).

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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.

The text of 36:3402 is omitted as executed and obsolete.

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36 USC Sec. 22302 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 223 - AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE

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Sec. 22302. Purposes

-STATUTE-

The purposes of the corporation are -

(1) to serve as a coordinating, research, and educational

agency and clearinghouse for symphony orchestras to help

strengthen the work in their local communities;

(2) to assist in the formation of new symphony orchestras;

(3) to encourage and recognize the work of America's musicians,

conductors, and composers, through suitable means; and

(4) to aid the expansion of the musical and cultural life of

the United States through suitable educational and service

activities.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1302.)

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22302 36:3403. Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L.

87-817, Sec. 3, 76 Stat. 930.

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36 USC Sec. 22303 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 223 - AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE

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Sec. 22303. Membership

-STATUTE-

(a) Eligibility. - Except as provided in this chapter,

eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights,

privileges, and designation of classes of members are as provided

in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.

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

associate member) has one vote on each matter submitted to a vote

at a meeting of the members.

-SOURCE-

(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1302.)

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22303 36:3406. Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L.

87-817, Sec. 6, 76 Stat. 931.

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In subsection (a), the words "are as provided in the constitution

and bylaws of the corporation" are substituted for "shall . . . be

determined as the constitution and bylaws of the corporation may

provide" to eliminate unnecessary words.

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

unnecessary.

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36 USC Sec. 22304 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 223 - AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE

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Sec. 22304. Governing body

-STATUTE-

(a) Board of Directors. - (1) The board of directors is the

governing body of the corporation. Between meetings of the members

of the corporation, the board is responsible for the general

policies and program of the corporation and for the control of

contributions raised by the corporation.

(2) The number of directors, their manner of selection (including

the filling of vacancies), and their term of office are as provided

in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.

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

president, one or more vice presidents as provided in the

constitution and bylaws, a secretary, a treasurer, and one or more

assistant secretaries and assistant treasurers as provided in the

constitution and bylaws.

(2) The manner of election, term of office, and duties of the

officers are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1302.)

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22304(a) 36:3407. Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L.

87-817, Secs. 7, 8, 76 Stat.

931.

22304(b) 36:3408.

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In subsection (a), the text of 36:3407(a) and the word

"Thereafter" in 36:3407(b) are omitted as obsolete. The word

"contributions" is substituted for "all contributed funds" to

eliminate unnecessary words.

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36 USC Sec. 22305 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 223 - AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE

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Sec. 22305. Powers

-STATUTE-

The corporation may -

(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) choose officers, managers, agents, and employees as the

activities of the corporation require;

(4) make contracts;

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

necessary or convenient 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;

and

(7) sue and be sued.

-SOURCE-

(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1302.)

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22305 36:3404(2)-(9). Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L.

87-817, Secs. 4(2)-(9), 17,

76 Stat. 930, 933.

36:3417.

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In this section, the text of 36:3417 is omitted as executed and

obsolete.

In clause (1), the word[s] "and 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 (3), the word "activities" is substituted for

"business" for consistency in the revised title.

In clause (4), the words "make contracts" are substituted for

"contract and be contracted with" to eliminate unnecessary words.

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

grant, devise, or bequest from any private corporation,

association, partnership, firm, or individual and to hold any

property, real, personal, or mixed, necessary or convenient for

attaining the objects and carrying into effect the purposes of the

corporation" and "transfer, convey, lease, sublease, encumber, and

otherwise alienate real, personal, or mixed property" for

consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary

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

of any State (A) governing the amount or kind of property which may

be held by, or (B) otherwise limiting or controlling the ownership

of property by, a corporation operating in such State" are omitted

as unnecessary.

In clause (6), the words "instruments of indebtedness" are

substituted for "bonds" for consistency in the revised title. The

words "secure its obligations by granting security interests in its

property" are substituted for "secure the same by mortgage, deed of

trust, pledge or otherwise" to eliminate unnecessary words. The

words "for the purposes of the corporation", "therefor", and

"subject in every case to all applicable provisions of Federal and

State laws" are omitted as unnecessary.

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

competent jurisdiction" 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 223 - AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE

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Sec. 22306. Exclusive right to name, insignia, emblems, and badges

-STATUTE-

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

Symphony Orchestra League" and distinctive insignia, emblems and

badges, descriptive or designating marks, and words or phrases

required to carry out the duties and powers of the corporation.

This section does not affect any vested rights.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1303.)

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22306 36:3416. Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L.

87-817, Sec. 16, 76 Stat.

933.

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The words "sole" and "to have and to use in carrying out its

purposes" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "required to carry

out the duties and powers of the corporation" are substituted for

"as may be required in the furtherance of its functions" for

consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the

United States Code. The last sentence is substituted for "No powers

or privileges hereby granted shall, however, interfere or conflict

with established or vested rights" 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 223 - AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE

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Sec. 22307. 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 assist a

political party or candidate for public 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 as such during the life of the

corporation or on its dissolution or final liquidation. This

subsection does not prevent the payment of compensation to an

officer in an amount approved by the board of directors.

(d) Loans. - The corporation may not make a loan or advance to a

director, officer, or employee. Directors who vote for or assent to

making a loan or advance to a director, officer, or employee, and

officers who participate in making the loan or advance, are jointly

and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan

or advance until it is repaid.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1303.)

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22307(a) 36:3412. Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L.

87-817, Secs. 9, 10, 12, 76

Stat. 932.

22307(b) 36:3410.

22307(c) 36:3409(a).

22307(d) 36:3409(b).

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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.

In subsection (d), the words "or advance" are added in 2 places

for consistency in the subsection.

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ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 223 - AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE

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Sec. 22308. Principal office

-STATUTE-

The principal office of the corporation shall be in Charleston,

West Virginia, or another place decided by the board of directors.

However, the activities of the corporation are not confined to the

place where the principal office is located but may be conducted

throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United

States.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1303.)

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22308 36:3405(a). Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L.

87-817, Sec. 5(a), 76 Stat.

930.

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The words "the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico" are omitted as

included in "territories, and possessions of the United States".

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36 USC Sec. 22309 01/06/03

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ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 223 - AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE

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Sec. 22309. 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.

-SOURCE-

(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1303.)

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22309(a) 36:3413 (1st Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L.

sentence). 87-817, Sec. 13, 76 Stat.

932.

22309(b) 36:3413 (last

sentence).

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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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36 USC Sec. 22310 01/06/03

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ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 223 - AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE

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Sec. 22310. 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.

-SOURCE-

(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1304.)

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22310 36:3405(b). Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L.

87-817, Sec. 5(b), 76 Stat.

930.

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The words "at all times" and "authorized" are omitted as

unnecessary.

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36 USC Sec. 22311 01/06/03

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ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 223 - AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE

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Sec. 22311. 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.

-SOURCE-

(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1304.)

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22311 36:3411. Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L.

87-817, Sec. 11, 76 Stat.

932.

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36 USC Sec. 22312 01/06/03

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ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 223 - AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE

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Sec. 22312. 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 in

compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1304.)

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22312 36:3415. Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L.

87-817, Sec. 15, 76 Stat.

933.

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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 "all Federal and State laws applicable

thereto" are omitted as unnecessary.

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