2017 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
Chapter 1533 - National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
Sec. 153303 - Powers

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Citation 36 U.S.C. § 153303 (2017)
Section Name §153303. Powers
Section Text

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.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1424.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (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.

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS
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 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
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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