2017 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
Chapter 503 - Disabled American Veterans
Sec. 50303 - Membership
| 36 U.S.C. § 50303 (2017) | ||||||
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(a) Eligibility.—An individual is eligible for membership in the corporation if the individual— (1)(A) was wounded, gassed, injured, or disabled in the line of duty during time of war while in the service of the military or naval forces of the United States; and (B) was honorably discharged or separated from that service or is still in active service in the Armed Forces of the United States; or (2)(A) was disabled while serving with any of the Armed Forces of a country associated with the United States as an ally during any of its war periods; (B) is a citizen of the United States; and (C) was honorably discharged. (b) No Honorary Memberships.—An honorary membership may not be granted. |
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(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1344.) |
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In subsection (a), before clause (1), the words "An individual" are substituted for "Any man or woman" and "Others" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. In clause (1), the words "either" and "of America" are omitted as unnecessary. In clause (2)(B), the words "citizen of the United States" are substituted for "American citizens" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. |
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| United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS | ||||||
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| Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations Part B - Organizations CHAPTER 503 - DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS Sec. 50303 - Membership |
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| 47 Stat. 321 56 Stat. 660 112 Stat. 1344 |
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| Public Law 105-225 |
