2017 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
Chapter 2003 - Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Sec. 200303 - Membership
| 36 U.S.C. § 200303 (2017) | ||||||
| §200303. Membership | ||||||
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(a) General.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights, privileges, and designation of classes of members are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation. (b) Required Service.—Eligibility for membership in the corporation is limited to male blood relatives of an individual who— (1) served at any time during the period from April 12, 1861, through April 9, 1865, as a soldier or sailor in— (A) the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Revenue-Cutter Service; or (B) a State regiment that was called into active service and was subject to orders of United States general officers during that period; and (2) was discharged honorably from, or died in, that service. |
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(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1453.) |
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In subsection (a), the words "are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation" are substituted for "shall . . . be determined as the constitution and bylaws of the corporation may provide" for consistency in the revised title. In subsection (b)(1), the words "at any time" are added for clarity. |
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| United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS | ||||||
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| Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations Part B - Organizations CHAPTER 2003 - SONS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR Sec. 200303 - Membership |
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| January 12, 2018 | ||||||
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| 68 Stat. 750 112 Stat. 1453 |
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| Public Law 105-225 |
