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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

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Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

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CHAPTER 229 - ARMY AND NAVY UNION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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CHAPTER 229 - ARMY AND NAVY UNION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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22901. Definition.

22902. Organization.

22903. Purposes.

22904. Membership.

22905. Governing body.

22906. Powers.

22907. Restrictions.

22908. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status.

22909. Records and inspection.

22910. Service of process.

22911. Liability for acts of officers and agents.

22912. Annual report.

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Sec. 22901. 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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22901 36:3913. Nov. 6, 1986, Pub. L.

99-604, Sec. 14, 100 Stat.

3448.

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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. 22902. Organization

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(a) Federal Charter. - Army and Navy Union of the United States

of America (in this chapter, the "corporation"), incorporated in

Ohio, 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. 1309.)

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22902(a) 36:3901. Nov. 6, 1986, Pub. L.

99-604, Secs. 1, 15 (last

sentence), 16, 100 Stat.

3446, 3448.

22902(b) 36:3914 (last

sentence).

36:3915.

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Subsection (a) is substituted for the source provisions for

consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and

unnecessary words.

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Sec. 22903. Purposes

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The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles

of incorporation and include -

(1) holding true allegiance to the United States Government and

fidelity to its Constitution, laws, and institutions;

(2) serving our Nation under God in peace as well as in war by

fostering the ideals of faith and patriotism, loyalty, justice,

and liberty, by inculcating in the hearts of young and old,

through precept and practice, the spirit of true Americanism, and

by participating in civic activities for the good of our country

and our community;

(3) uniting in fraternal fellowship those who have served, or

are now serving, honorably in the Armed Forces of the United

States;

(4) protecting and advancing their civic, social, and economic

welfare;

(5) aiding them in sickness and distress;

(6) assisting in the burial and commemoration of their dead and

providing help for their widows and orphans; and

(7) perpetuating the memory of patriotic deeds performed by the

defenders of our country.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1309.)

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22903 36:3903. Nov. 6, 1986, Pub. L.

99-604, Sec. 3, 100 Stat.

3446.

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Before clause (1), the word "objects" is omitted as included in

"purposes".

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Sec. 22904. Membership

-STATUTE-

Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and

privileges of members are as provided in the bylaws.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1310.)

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22904 36:3905. Nov. 6, 1986, Pub. L.

99-604, Sec. 5, 100 Stat.

3447.

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Sec. 22905. 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.

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

provided in the articles of incorporation.

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22905(a) 36:3906. Nov. 6, 1986, Pub. L.

99-604, Secs. 6, 7, 100

Stat. 3447.

22905(b) 36:3907.

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

in which it is incorporated" in 36:3906 and "and in conformity with

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

36:3907 are omitted as unnecessary.

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Sec. 22906. 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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22906 36:3902. Nov. 6, 1986, Pub. L.

99-604, Sec. 2, 100 Stat.

3446.

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The words "each State" are substituted for "State or States" for

consistency in the revised title. The words "and subject to the

laws of such State or States" are omitted as unnecessary.

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Sec. 22907. 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. 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 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. 1310.)

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22907(a) 36:3908(d). Nov. 6, 1986, Pub. L.

99-604, Sec. 8(a)-(e), 100

Stat. 3447.

22907(b) 36:3908(c).

22907(c) 36:3908(a).

22907(d) 36:3908(b).

22907(e) 36:3908(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 officer or director" for consistency in the revised

title.

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

substituted for "shall insure [sic] to", and the words "charter

granted by this chapter" are substituted for "this charter", for

clarity and consistency in the revised title.

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Sec. 22908. 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 Ohio.

(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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22908(a) 36:3908(f). Nov. 6, 1986, Pub. L.

99-604, Secs. 8(f), 15 (1st

sentence), 100 Stat. 3447,

3448.

22908(b) 36:3914 (1st

sentence).

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In subsection (a), the words "retain and", "organized and", and

"the State of" are omitted as unnecessary.

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Sec. 22909. 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. 1310.)

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22909 36:3910. Nov. 6, 1986, Pub. L.

99-604, Sec. 10, 100 Stat.

3447.

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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. 22910. 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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22910 36:3904. Nov. 6, 1986, Pub. L.

99-604, Sec. 4, 100 Stat.

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

as unnecessary.

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Sec. 22911. 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. 1311.)

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22911 36:3909. Nov. 6, 1986, Pub. L.

99-604, Sec. 9, 100 Stat.

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Sec. 22912. 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. 1311.)

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22912 36:3911. Nov. 6, 1986, Pub. L.

99-604, Sec. 12, 100 Stat.

3448.

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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 197 of House Document No. 103-7.

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