2017 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
Chapter 1703 - Pearl Harbor Survivors Association
Sec. 170306 - Powers

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Citation 36 U.S.C. § 170306 (2017)
Section Name §170306. Powers
Section Text

The corporation has the powers provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in the State in which it is incorporated, including the power to—

(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;

(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;

(3) adopt emblems and badges;

(4) establish, maintain, and regulate offices to conduct the affairs of the corporation;

(5) publish a magazine and other publications;

(6) charge and collect membership dues and subscription fees and receive contributions or grants of money or property to be used to carry out the purposes of the corporation;

(7) accept gifts, legacies, and devises that will further the purposes of the corporation;

(8) promote the formation of auxiliaries, the membership requirements of which shall be as provided in the constitution and the bylaws of the corporation;

(9) sue and be sued; and

(10) do any other act necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of the corporation.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1443.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
170306 36:3602. Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L. 99–119, §2, 99 Stat. 498.

Before clause (1), the words "(hereinafter in this chapter referred to as the 'corporation')" and "and subject to the laws of such State" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (1), the words "alter" and "not inconsistent with the laws of the United States or any State in which the corporation is to operate" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (2), the word "use" is omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (9), the words "complain, and defend in any court of competent jurisdiction" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (10), the words "lawful", "and things", and "objects and" 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 1703 - PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION
Sec. 170306 - Powers
Contains section 170306
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 99 Stat. 498
112 Stat. 1443
Public Law References Public Law 99-119, Public Law 105-225
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