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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 701 - FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION

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CHAPTER 701 - FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION

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70101. Definition.

70102. Organization.

70103. Purposes.

70104. Membership.

70105. Governing body.

70106. Powers.

70107. Restrictions.

70108. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status.

70109. Records and inspection.

70110. Service of process.

70111. Liability for acts of officers and agents.

70112. Annual report.

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Sec. 70101. 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. 1347.)

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70101 36:5615. Sept. 23, 1996, Pub. L.

104-201, title XVIII, Sec.

1816, 110 Stat. 2762.

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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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ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 701 - FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION

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Sec. 70102. Organization

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(a) Federal Charter. - Fleet Reserve Association (in this

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

in Pennsylvania, 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.

-SOURCE-

(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1347; Pub. L. 106-398,

Sec. 1 [[div. A], title X, Sec. 1087(g)(4)], Oct. 30, 2000, 114

Stat. 1654, 1654A-294.)

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70102(a) 36:5601. Sept. 23, 1996, Pub. L.

104-201, title XVIII, Secs.

1801, 1814 (related to

termination of charter),

1815, 110 Stat. 2760, 2762.

70102(b) 36:5613 (related to

termination of

charter).

36:5614.

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This section is substituted for the source provisions for

consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary

words.

AMENDMENTS

2000 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 106-398 substituted "Pennsylvania"

for "Delaware".

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Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 701 - FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION

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Sec. 70103. Purposes

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(a) General. - The purposes of the corporation are as provided in

its articles of incorporation and bylaws and include -

(1) upholding and defending the Constitution of the United

States;

(2) aiding and maintaining an adequate naval defense for the

United States;

(3) assisting the recruitment of the best personnel available

for the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and

United States Coast Guard;

(4) providing for the welfare of the personnel who serve in the

United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States

Coast Guard;

(5) continuing to loyally serve the United States Navy, United

States Marine Corps, and United States Coast Guard;

(6) preserving the spirit of shipmanship by providing

assistance to shipmates and their families; and

(7) instilling love of the United States and its flag, and

promoting soundness of mind and body, in the youth of the United

States.

(b) Corporate Function. - The corporation shall function as an

educational, patriotic, civic, historical, and research

organization under the laws of Delaware.

-SOURCE-

(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1347; Pub. L. 105-354,

Sec. 1(7), Nov. 3, 1998, 112 Stat. 3244.)

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PUB. L. 105-225

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70103(a) 36:5603. Sept. 23, 1996, Pub. L.

104-201, title XVIII, Secs.

1803, 1808(f), 110 Stat.

2760, 2761.

70103(b) 36:5608(f).

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PUB. L. 105-354

This amends section 70103(b) of title 36 to correct an

inconsistency in the revised title.

AMENDMENTS

1998 - Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105-354 struck out "the State of"

before "Delaware".

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TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS

For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of

the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the

Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of

Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see

sections 468(b), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic

Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization

Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under

section 542 of Title 6.

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CHAPTER 701 - FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION

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Sec. 70104. Membership

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(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 articles of

incorporation and bylaws.

(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. 1348.)

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70104(a) 36:5605. Sept. 23, 1996, Pub. L.

104-201, title XVIII, Secs.

1805, 1808(g) (related to

membership), 110 Stat. 2761.

70104(b) 36:5608(g) (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 5608(g) 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 association" for consistency in the revised title and to

eliminate unnecessary words.

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Sec. 70105. Governing body

-STATUTE-

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

responsibilities of the board are as provided in the bylaws and

articles of incorporation.

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

provided in the bylaws and 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. 1348.)

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70105(a) 36:5606. Sept. 23, 1996, Pub. L.

104-201, title XVIII, Secs.

1806, 1807, 1808(g) (related

to directors and officers),

110 Stat. 2761.

70105(b) 36:5607.

70105(c) 36:5608(g) (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 of Delaware" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (c), the words "The requirements for serving as a

director or officer" are substituted for "in determining the

requirements for serving on the board of directors or as an officer

of the association" for consistency in the revised title and to

eliminate unnecessary words.

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CHAPTER 701 - FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION

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Sec. 70106. 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. 1348.)

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70106 36:5602. Sept. 23, 1996, Pub. L.

104-201, title XVIII, Sec.

1802, 110 Stat. 2760.

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The words "each State in which it is incorporated" are

substituted for "the State of Delaware" for consistency in the

revised title. The words "and subject to the laws of such State"

are omitted as unnecessary.

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CHAPTER 701 - FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION

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Sec. 70107. 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 employee 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, employee, or member.

(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. 1348.)

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70107(a) 36:5608(c). Sept. 23, 1996, Pub. L.

104-201, title XVIII, Sec.

1808(a)-(d), 110 Stat. 2761.

70107(b) 36:5608(a).

70107(c) 36:5608(b).

70107(d) 36:5608(d).

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

unnecessary.

In subsection (b), the words "This subsection does not" are

substituted for "Nothing in this subsection may be construed to"

for consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (d), the words "by virtue of this chapter" are

omitted as unnecessary.

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CHAPTER 701 - FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION

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Sec. 70108. 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 Pennsylvania.

(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.).

-SOURCE-

(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1348; Pub. L. 106-398,

Sec. 1 [[div. A], title X, Sec. 1087(g)(4)], Oct. 30, 2000, 114

Stat. 1654, 1654A-294.)

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70108(a) 36:5608(e). Sept. 23, 1996, Pub. L.

104-201, title XVIII, Secs.

1808(e), 1814 (related to

duty to maintain status),

110 Stat. 2761, 2762.

70108(b) 36:5613 (related to

duty to maintain

status).

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In subsection (a), the words "organized and" and "the State of"

are omitted as unnecessary.

AMENDMENTS

2000 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 106-398 substituted "Pennsylvania"

for "Delaware".

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Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 701 - FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION

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Sec. 70109. 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. 1349.)

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70109 36:5610. Sept. 23, 1996, Pub. L.

104-201, title XVIII, Sec.

1810, 110 Stat. 2762.

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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 "This section may not be construed to

contravene any applicable State law" are omitted as unnecessary.

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Sec. 70110. 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. 1349.)

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70110 36:5604. Sept. 23, 1996, Pub. L.

104-201, title XVIII, Sec.

1804, 110 Stat. 2761.

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The words "each State in which it is incorporated" are

substituted for "the State of Delaware" for consistency in the

revised title.

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CHAPTER 701 - FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION

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Sec. 70111. 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. 1349.)

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70111 36:5609. Sept. 23, 1996, Pub. L.

104-201, title XVIII, Sec.

1809, 110 Stat. 2762.

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The words "officers and agents" are substituted for "officers,

directors, employees, and agents" for consistency in the revised

title and to eliminate unnecessary words.

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ORGANIZATIONS

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Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 701 - FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION

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Sec. 70112. 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. 1349.)

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70112 36:5611. Sept. 23, 1996, Pub. L.

104-201, title XVIII, Sec.

1812, 110 Stat. 2762.

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