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 219 - THE AMERICAN NATIONAL THEATER AND ACADEMY (§§ 21901 - 21908)
Section 21905 - Restrictions

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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 2006 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, ANDORGANIZATIONS
CategoryBills and Statutes
CollectionUnited States Code
SuDoc Class NumberY 1.2/5:
Contained WithinTitle 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, ANDORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
CHAPTER 219 - THE AMERICAN NATIONAL THEATER AND ACADEMY
Sec. 21905 - Restrictions
Containssection 21905
Date2011
Laws in Effect as of DateJanuary 3, 2012
Positive LawYes
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditPub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1299.
Statutes at Large References49 Stat. 458
112 Stat. 1299
Public Law ReferencePublic Law 105-225

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36 USC § 21905 (2011)
§21905. Restrictions

(a) Profit and Stock.—The corporation shall be nonprofit and may not issue stock.

(b) Political Activities.—The corporation shall be nonpolitical and nonsectarian, and may not promote the candidacy of an individual seeking public office.

(c) Honorary Members.—The corporation may not have honorary members.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1299.)

Historical and Revision Notes
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Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
21905(a) 36:3302 (1st sentence). July 5, 1935, ch. 373, §§2 (1st sentence), 4, 49 Stat. 458.
21905(b) 36:3304 (1st sentence).
21905(c) 36:3304 (last sentence).

In subsection (a), the word “capital” is omitted for consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (b), the words “as an organization” are omitted as unnecessary.

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