2017 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
Chapter 207 - American Council of Learned Societies
Sec. 20703 - Purposes

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Citation 36 U.S.C. § 20703 (2017)
Section Name §20703. Purposes
Section Text

The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorporation and include—

(1) the advancement of the humanistic studies in all fields of learning; and

(2) the maintenance and strengthening of relations among the national societies devoted to those studies.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1289.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
20703 36:1903. June 1, 1982, Pub. L. 97–192, §3, 96 Stat. 109.

The word "objects" is omitted as included in "purposes". The words "and the corporation shall function as authorized by the laws of the State or States where it is incorporated" 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
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Contained Within Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
CHAPTER 207 - AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES
Sec. 20703 - Purposes
Contains section 20703
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 96 Stat. 109
112 Stat. 1289
Public Law References Public Law 97-192, Public Law 105-225
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