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 503 - DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS (§§ 50301 - 50308)
Section 50302 - Purposes

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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 503 - DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
Sec. 50302 - Purposes
Containssection 50302
Date2011
Laws in Effect as of DateJanuary 3, 2012
Positive LawYes
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditPub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1343.
Statutes at Large References47 Stat. 320
56 Stat. 660
105 Stat. 278
112 Stat. 1343
Public Law ReferencesPublic Law 102-54, Public Law 105-225

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36 USC § 50302 (2011)
§50302. Purposes

The purposes of the corporation are—

(1) to uphold and maintain the Constitution and laws of the United States;

(2) to realize the true American ideals and aims for which those eligible to membership fought;

(3) to advance the interests, and work for the betterment, of all wounded, injured, and disabled American veterans;

(4) to cooperate with the Department of Veterans Affairs and all other public and private agencies devoted to the cause of improving and advancing the condition, health, and interests of all wounded, injured, and disabled veterans;

(5) to stimulate a feeling of mutual devotion, helpfulness, and comradeship among all wounded, injured, and disabled veterans;

(6) to serve our comrades, our communities, and our country; and

(7) to encourage in all people that spirit of understanding which will guard against future wars.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1343.)

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Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
50302 36:90c. June 17, 1932, ch. 268, §3, 47 Stat. 320; July 15, 1942, ch. 505, §2, 56 Stat. 660; June 13, 1991, Pub. L. 102–54, §13(n)(2), 105 Stat. 278.

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