2017 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
Chapter 705 - The Foundation of the Federal Bar Association
Sec. 70503 - Membership

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Citation 36 U.S.C. § 70503 (2017)
Section Name §70503. Membership
Section Text

(a) Members.—The members of the corporation are—

(1) the members of the National Council of the Federal Bar Association, a nonprofit corporation incorporated in the District of Columbia, during their term of membership on that Council; and

(2) other individuals the corporation provides for in the bylaws or otherwise.


(b) Voting.—Each member has one vote on each matter submitted to a vote of the members.

(c) Grounds for Disqualification.—An individual may not be a member, director, or officer of the corporation if the individual—

(1) is a member of, or advocates the principles of, an organization believing in, or working for, the overthrow of the United States Government by force or violence; or

(2) refuses to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1352.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
70503(a) 36:576(a). Aug. 24, 1954, ch. 911, §§6, 16, 68 Stat. 798, 800.
70503(b) 36:576(b).  
70503(c) 36:586.  

In subsection (a), the words "the persons listed in section 571 of this title" and "hereafter" are omitted as obsolete.

In subsection (b), the words "has one vote" are substituted for "may cast one vote" for consistency in the revised title.

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 705 - THE FOUNDATION OF THE FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION
Sec. 70503 - Membership
Contains section 70503
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 68 Stat. 798
112 Stat. 1352
Public Law References Public Law 105-225
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