2017 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
Chapter 2303 - Veterans of World War I of the United States of America, Incorporated
Sec. 230303 - Membership

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Citation 36 U.S.C. § 230303 (2017)
Section Name §230303. Membership
Section Text

(a) Eligibility.—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. However, an individual who did not serve honorably in the Armed Forces of the United States during the period beginning April 6, 1917, and ending November 11, 1918, is not eligible for all classes of membership.

(b) Voting.—Each member of the corporation (except an associate or honorary member) has one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of the members of the corporation except the national convention.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1483.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
230303(a) 36:765. July 18, 1958, Pub. L. 85–530, §§5, 6(b), 72 Stat. 372.
230303(b) 36:766(b).  

In subsection (a), the words "is not eligible for all classes of membership" are substituted for "in no case shall eligibility for all classes of membership include" to eliminate unnecessary words.

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
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
CHAPTER 2303 - VETERANS OF WORLD WAR I OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED
Sec. 230303 - Membership
Contains section 230303
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 72 Stat. 372
112 Stat. 1483
Public Law References Public Law 85-530, Public Law 105-225
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