2017 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
Chapter 403 - Civil Air Patrol
Sec. 40304 - Powers

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Citation 36 U.S.C. § 40304 (2017)
Section Name §40304. Powers
Section Text

The corporation may—

(1) adopt and amend a constitution, bylaws, and regulations;

(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;

(3) establish and maintain offices in the District of Columbia and the States, territories, and possessions of the United States to conduct its affairs;

(4) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;

(5) sue and be sued; and

(6) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the corporation.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1332.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
40304 36:205 (less perpetual succession). July 1, 1946, ch. 527, §5 (less perpetual succession), 60 Stat. 347.

In clause (1), the word "amend" is substituted for "alter" for consistency in the revised title. The words "not inconsistent with law" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (3), the words "States, territories, and possessions" are substituted for "several States and Territories" for consistency in the revised title.

Clause (4) is substituted for "acquire, hold, mortgage, and dispose of such real and personal property as may be necessary for its corporate purposes" and "accept gifts, legacies, and devises which will further the corporate purposes" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.

In clause (6), the words "any other act" are substituted for "any and all acts and things" to eliminate unnecessary words. The word "objects" is 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
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 403 - CIVIL AIR PATROL
Sec. 40304 - Powers
Contains section 40304
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 60 Stat. 347
112 Stat. 1332
Public Law References Public Law 105-225
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