2017 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
Chapter 219 - The American National Theater and Academy
Sec. 21905 - Restrictions

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Citation 36 U.S.C. § 21905 (2017)
Section Name §21905. Restrictions
Section Text

(a) Profit and Stock.—The corporation shall be nonprofit and may not issue stock.

(b) Political Activities.—The corporation shall be nonpolitical and nonsectarian, and may not promote the candidacy of an individual seeking public office.

(c) Honorary Members.—The corporation may not have honorary members.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1299.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
21905(a) 36:3302 (1st sentence). July 5, 1935, ch. 373, §§2 (1st sentence), 4, 49 Stat. 458.
21905(b) 36:3304 (1st sentence).  
21905(c) 36:3304 (last sentence).  

In subsection (a), the word "capital" is omitted for consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (b), the words "as an organization" 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 219 - THE AMERICAN NATIONAL THEATER AND ACADEMY
Sec. 21905 - Restrictions
Contains section 21905
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 49 Stat. 458
112 Stat. 1299
Public Law References Public Law 105-225
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