2017 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
Chapter 221 - The American Society of International Law
Sec. 22105 - Restrictions

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Citation 36 U.S.C. § 22105 (2017)
Section Name §22105. Restrictions
Section Text

(a) Profit.—The corporation may not operate for profit.

(b) Stock and Dividends.—The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.

(c) Political Activities.—The corporation or an officer or member of the executive council as such may not contribute to, support, or assist a political party or candidate for elective public office.

(d) Distribution of Income or Assets.—The income or assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a member of the corporation or an officer or member of the executive council, except on the dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation.

(e) Loans.—The corporation may not make a loan or advance to an officer or member of the executive council. Members of the council who vote for or assent to making a loan or advance to an officer or member of the council, and officers who participate in making the loan or advance, are jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan or advance until it is repaid.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1301.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
22105(a) 36:342 (2d sentence words before 1st comma). Sept. 20, 1950, ch. 958, §§2 (2d, last sentences), 7, 64 Stat. 870, 871.
22105(b) 36:347 (1st sentence words before 2d comma).  
22105(c) 36:342 (last sentence).  
22105(d) 36:342 (2d sentence words after 1st comma).  
22105(e) 36:347 (1st sentence words after 2d comma, last sentence).  

In subsection (b), the words "shares of" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (d), the words "inure to the benefit of" are substituted for "inure to" for consistency in the revised title.

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 221 - THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERNATIONAL LAW
Sec. 22105 - Restrictions
Contains section 22105
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 64 Stat. 870
112 Stat. 1301
Public Law References Public Law 105-225
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