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Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, Andorganizations
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations (§§ 10101 - 240112)
Part B - Organizations (§§ 20101 - 240112)
Chapter 217 - THE AMERICAN LEGION (§§ 21701 - 21708)
Section 21706 - Political activities
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| 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 217 - THE AMERICAN LEGION Sec. 21706 - Political activities |
| Contains | section 21706 |
| 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. 1298. |
| Statutes at Large References | 41 Stat. 285 112 Stat. 1298 |
| Public Law Reference | Public Law 105-225 |
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36 USC § 21706 (2011)
§21706. Political activities
The corporation shall be nonpolitical and may not promote the candidacy of an individual seeking public office.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1298.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 21706 | 36:46. | Sept. 16, 1919, ch. 59, §6, 41 Stat. 285. |
The words “as an organization” are omitted as unnecessary.
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