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 227 - AMVETS (AMERICAN VETERANS) (§§ 22701 - 22712)
Section 22703 - Membership

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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 227 - AMVETS (AMERICAN VETERANS)
Sec. 22703 - Membership
Containssection 22703
Date2011
Laws in Effect as of DateJanuary 3, 2012
Positive LawYes
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditPub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1307.
Statutes at Large References61 Stat. 407
64 Stat. 1122
69 Stat. 375
80 Stat. 772
91 Stat. 830
98 Stat. 220
112 Stat. 1307
Public Law ReferencesPublic Law 89-576, Public Law 95-98, Public Law 98-304, Public Law 105-225

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36 USC § 22703 (2011)
§22703. Membership

(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 constitution and bylaws of the corporation.

(b) Voting.—Each member has one vote in the conduct of official business at the post level.

(c) Nondiscrimination.—The terms of membership may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1307.)

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Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
22703(a) 36:67e (words before 3d comma). July 23, 1947, ch. 298, §6 (words before 3d comma, words after 3d comma related to discrimination in membership), 61 Stat. 407; Dec. 28, 1950, ch. 1178, 64 Stat. 1122; July 26, 1955, ch. 383, 69 Stat. 375; Sept. 14, 1966, Pub. L. 89–576, 80 Stat. 772; Aug. 15, 1977, Pub. L. 95–98, §1(b)(2), 91 Stat. 830; May 31, 1984, Pub. L. 98–304, 98 Stat. 220.
22703(b) 36:67f(1) (1st sentence). July 23, 1947, ch. 298, §7(1) (1st sentence), 61 Stat. 407.
22703(c) 36:67e (words after 3d comma related to discrimination in membership).

In subsection (b), the words “the right to” are omitted as unnecessary.

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