2011 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, Andorganizations
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations (§§ 10101 - 240112)
Part B - Organizations (§§ 20101 - 240112)
Chapter 1533 - NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (§§ 153301 - 153304)
Section 153303 - Powers
View Metadata| Publication Title | United States Code, 2006 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, ANDORGANIZATIONS |
| Category | Bills and Statutes |
| Collection | United States Code |
| SuDoc Class Number | Y 1.2/5: |
| Contained Within | Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, ANDORGANIZATIONS Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations Part B - Organizations CHAPTER 1533 - NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Sec. 153303 - Powers |
| Contains | section 153303 |
| Date | 2011 |
| Laws in Effect as of Date | January 3, 2012 |
| Positive Law | Yes |
| Disposition | standard |
| Source Credit | Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1424. |
| Statutes at Large References | 34 Stat. 228 75 Stat. 489 112 Stat. 1424 |
| Public Law References | Public Law 87-214, Public Law 105-225 |
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The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend a constitution, bylaws, and regulations for the admission, government, suspension, and expulsion of its members;
(2) adopt and alter a seal;
(3) provide for the election of its officers and define their duties;
(4) provide for State societies or chapters with regulations for their conduct, and regulate and provide for the management, safe-keeping, and protection of their property and funds;
(5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the corporation; and
(6) sue and be sued.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1424.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 153303 | 36:20c. | June 9, 1906, ch. 3065, §3, 34 Stat. 228; Sept. 8, 1961, Pub. L. 87–214, 75 Stat. 489. |
In clause (1), the words “make and” and “rules” are omitted as unnecessary. The word “amend” is substituted for “and from time to time to alter and repeal such constitution, by-laws, rules, and regulations, and to adopt others in their places” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “Provided always, That such constitution, by-laws, rules, and regulations be not inconsistent with the laws of the United States or any of the States thereof” are omitted as unnecessary.
Clause (2) is substituted for “to adopt a common seal, and to alter the same at pleasure” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
In clause (4), the word “regulations” is substituted for “rules” for consistency. The word “their” is substituted for “its” for clarity.
Clause (5) is substituted for “receive, purchase, hold, sell, and convey real and personal estate, so far only as may be necessary or convenient for its lawful purposes” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
In clause (6), the words “complain and defend in any court” are omitted as unnecessary.
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