2017 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
Chapter 217 - The American Legion
Sec. 21707 - Service of process

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Citation 36 U.S.C. § 21707 (2017)
Section Name §21707. Service of process
Section Text

As a condition to the exercise of any power or privilege granted by this chapter, the corporation shall file, with the secretary of state or other designated official of each State, the name and address of an agent in that State on whom legal process or demands against the corporation may be served.

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(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1298.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
21707 36:50. Sept. 16, 1919, ch. 59, §9 1/2, 41 Stat. 285.

The word "precedent" is omitted as unnecessary. The words "with the secretary of state or other designated official" are substituted for "in the office of the secretary of state" for consistency in the revised title. The words "post-office" and "authorized" 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 217 - THE AMERICAN LEGION
Sec. 21707 - Service of process
Contains section 21707
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 41 Stat. 285
112 Stat. 1298
Public Law References Public Law 105-225
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