2017 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
Chapter 701 - Fleet Reserve Association
Sec. 70103 - Purposes

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Citation 36 U.S.C. § 70103 (2017)
Section Name §70103. Purposes
Section Text

(a) General.—The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles of incorporation and bylaws and include—

(1) upholding and defending the Constitution of the United States;

(2) aiding and maintaining an adequate naval defense for the United States;

(3) assisting the recruitment of the best personnel available for the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States Coast Guard;

(4) providing for the welfare of the personnel who serve in the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States Coast Guard;

(5) continuing to loyally serve the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States Coast Guard;

(6) preserving the spirit of shipmanship by providing assistance to shipmates and their families; and

(7) instilling love of the United States and its flag, and promoting soundness of mind and body, in the youth of the United States.


(b) Corporate Function.—The corporation shall function as an educational, patriotic, civic, historical, and research organization under the laws of Delaware.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1347; Pub. L. 105–354, §1(7), Nov. 3, 1998, 112 Stat. 3244.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Pub. L. 105–225
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
70103(a) 36:5603. Sept. 23, 1996, Pub. L. 104–201, title XVIII, §§1803, 1808(f), 110 Stat. 2760, 2761.
70103(b) 36:5608(f).  
PUB. L. 105–354

This amends section 70103(b) of title 36 to correct an inconsistency in the revised title.

AMENDMENTS

1998—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–354 struck out "the State of" before "Delaware".

TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS

For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 468(b), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.

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 701 - FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION
Sec. 70103 - Purposes
Contains section 70103
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 110 Stat. 2760
112 Stat. 1347, 3244
Public Law References Public Law 104-201, Public Law 105-225, Public Law 105-354
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