2017 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
Chapter 309 - Boy Scouts of America
Sec. 30902 - Purposes

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Citation 36 U.S.C. § 30902 (2017)
Section Name §30902. Purposes
Section Text

The purposes of the corporation are to promote, through organization, and cooperation with other agencies, the ability of boys to do things for themselves and others, to train them in scoutcraft, and to teach them patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred virtues, using the methods that were in common use by boy scouts on June 15, 1916.

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(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1325.)

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Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
30902 36:23. June 15, 1916, ch. 148, §3, 39 Stat. 228.
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 309 - BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Sec. 30902 - Purposes
Contains section 30902
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 39 Stat. 228
112 Stat. 1325
Public Law References Public Law 105-225
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