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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 403 - CIVIL AIR PATROL

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CHAPTER 403 - CIVIL AIR PATROL

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Sec.

40301. Organization.

40302. Purposes.

40303. Membership and governing body.

40304. Powers.

40305. Restrictions.

40306. Exclusive right to name, insignia, copyrights,

emblems, badges, marks, and words.

40307. Annual report.

AMENDMENTS

2000 - Pub. L. 106-398, Sec. 1 [[div. A], title X, Sec.

1090(b)(2)(C)], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A-300, inserted

"and governing body" after "Membership" in item 40303.

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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 403 - CIVIL AIR PATROL

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Sec. 40301. Organization

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(a) Federal Charter. - Civil Air Patrol (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. 1331.)

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40301(a) 36:201. July 1, 1946, ch. 527, Secs.

1, 5 (related to perpetual

succession), 60 Stat. 346,

347.

40301(b) 36:205 (related to

perpetual

succession).

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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.

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SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS

This section is referred to in title 10 section 9441.

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36 USC Sec. 40302 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 403 - CIVIL AIR PATROL

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Sec. 40302. Purposes

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The purposes of the corporation are as follows:

(1) To provide an organization to -

(A) encourage and aid citizens of the United States in

contributing their efforts, services, and resources in

developing aviation and in maintaining air supremacy; and

(B) encourage and develop by example the voluntary

contribution of private citizens to the public welfare.

(2) To provide aviation education and training especially to

its senior and cadet members.

(3) To encourage and foster civil aviation in local

communities.

(4) To provide an organization of private citizens with

adequate facilities to assist in meeting local and national

emergencies.

(5) To assist the Department of the Air Force in fulfilling its

noncombat programs and missions.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1331; Pub. L. 106-398,

Sec. 1 [[div. A], title X, Sec. 1090(b)(1)], Oct. 30, 2000, 114

Stat. 1654, 1654A-299.)

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40302 36:202. July 1, 1946, ch. 527, Sec.

2, 60 Stat. 346.

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

"purposes".

In clause (1)(A), the words "citizens of the United States" are

substituted for "American citizens" for consistency in the revised

title and with other titles of the United States Code.

AMENDMENTS

2000 - Pub. L. 106-398, Sec. 1 [[div. A], title X, Sec.

1090(b)(1)(A)], substituted "as follows:" for "to - " in

introductory provisions.

Par. (1). Pub. L. 106-398, Sec. 1 [[div. A], title X, Sec.

1090(b)(1)(B), (C)], inserted "To" before "provide" in introductory

provisions and substituted a period for the semicolon at the end of

subpar. (B).

Par. (2). Pub. L. 106-398, Sec. 1 [[div. A], title X, Sec.

1090(b)(1)(B), (C)], inserted "To" before "provide" and substituted

a period for the semicolon at the end.

Par. (3). Pub. L. 106-398, Sec. 1 [[div. A], title X, Sec.

1090(b)(1)(B), (D)], inserted "To" before "encourage" and

substituted a period for "; and" at the end.

Par. (4). Pub. L. 106-398, Sec. 1 [[div. A], title X, Sec.

1090(b)(1)(B)], inserted "To" before "provide".

Par. (5). Pub. L. 106-398, Sec. 1 [[div. A], title X, Sec.

1090(b)(1)(E)], added par. (5).

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2000 AMENDMENT

Amendment by Pub. L. 106-398 effective 120 days after Oct. 30,

2000, see section 1 [[div. A], title X, Sec. 1090(c)] of Pub. L.

106-398, set out as an Effective Date note under section 9441 of

Title 10, Armed Forces.

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SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS

This section is referred to in title 10 sections 9441, 9443.

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Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 403 - CIVIL AIR PATROL

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Sec. 40303. Membership and governing body

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(a) Membership. - 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) Governing Body. - The Civil Air Patrol has a Board of

Governors. The composition and responsibilities of the Board of

Governors are set forth in section 9447 of title 10.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1332; Pub. L. 106-398,

Sec. 1 [[div. A], title X, Sec. 1090(b)(2)(A), (B)], Oct. 30, 2000,

114 Stat. 1654, 1654A-300.)

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40303 36:203. July 1, 1946, ch. 527, Sec.

3, 60 Stat. 346.

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The words "are as provided in" are substituted for "shall be

determined according to" for consistency in the revised title. The

text of 36:203 (proviso) is omitted as obsolete.

AMENDMENTS

2000 - Pub. L. 106-398 inserted "and governing body" after

"Membership" in section catchline, designated existing provisions

as subsec. (a), inserted subsec. (a) heading, and added subsec.

(b).

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2000 AMENDMENT

Amendment by Pub. L. 106-398 effective 120 days after Oct. 30,

2000, see section 1 [[div. A], title X, Sec. 1090(c)] of Pub. L.

106-398, set out as an Effective Date note under section 9441 of

Title 10, Armed Forces.

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Sec. 40304. Powers

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The corporation may -

(1) adopt and amend a constitution, bylaws, and regulations;

(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;

(3) establish and maintain offices in the District of Columbia

and the States, territories, and possessions of the United States

to conduct its affairs;

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

necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;

(5) sue and be sued; and

(6) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the

purposes of the corporation.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1332.)

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40304 36:205 (less July 1, 1946, ch. 527, Sec.

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In clause (1), the word "amend" is substituted for "alter" for

consistency in the revised title. The words "not inconsistent with

law" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (3), the words "States, territories, and possessions"

are substituted for "several States and Territories" for

consistency in the revised title.

Clause (4) is substituted for "acquire, hold, mortgage, and

dispose of such real and personal property as may be necessary for

its corporate purposes" and "accept gifts, legacies, and devises

which will further the corporate purposes" for consistency in the

revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.

In clause (6), the words "any other act" are substituted for "any

and all acts and things" to eliminate unnecessary words. The word

"objects" is omitted as unnecessary.

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This section is referred to in title 10 section 9447.

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CHAPTER 403 - CIVIL AIR PATROL

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Sec. 40305. Restrictions

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The corporation may not engage in business for profit or issue

stock.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1332.)

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40305 36:204. July 1, 1946, ch. 527, Sec.

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This section is substituted for 36:204(a) to eliminate

unnecessary words. The text of 36:204(b) is omitted as executed and

obsolete.

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ORGANIZATIONS

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Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 403 - CIVIL AIR PATROL

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Sec. 40306. Exclusive right to name, insignia, copyrights, emblems,

badges, marks, and words

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

Air Patrol" and all insignia, copyrights, emblems, badges,

descriptive or designating marks, words, and phrases the

corporation adopts. This section does not affect any vested rights.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1332.)

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40306 36:206. July 1, 1946, ch. 527, Sec.

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

"right to use the name 'Civil Air Patrol' and all" are substituted

for "right to the name 'Civil Air Patrol' and to have and to use,

in carrying out its purposes, all" for consistency in the revised

title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "the

corporation adopts" are substituted for "now or heretofore used by

the Civil Air Patrol" in section 6 of the Act of July 1, 1946 (ch.

527, 60 Stat. 347) for consistency in the revised title. The words

"in carrying out its program" are omitted as unnecessary. The words

"This section does not affect any vested rights" are substituted

for "Provided, however, That no powers or privileges herein granted

shall interfere or conflict with established or vested rights" for

consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary

words.

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CHAPTER 403 - CIVIL AIR PATROL

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Sec. 40307. 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.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1332.)

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40307 36:207. July 1, 1946, ch. 527, Sec.

7, 60 Stat. 347.

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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 198 of House Document No. 103-7.

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