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. 70507 - Restrictions

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Citation 36 U.S.C. § 70507 (2017)
Section Name §70507. Restrictions
Section Text

(a) Stock and Dividends.—The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.

(b) Political Activities.—(1) The activities, funds, income, and property of the corporation may not be used to carry on political activity or attempt to influence legislation.

(2) The corporation or a director or officer as such may not contribute to, support, or assist a political party or candidate for elective public office.

(c) Distribution of Income.—The income of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of a director, officer, member, or private individual.

(d) Loans.—The corporation may not make a loan or advance to a director or officer. Directors and officers who vote for, assent to, or participate in making a loan or advance to a director or officer are jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan or advance until it is repaid.

(e) Immunity From Liability.—Members and private individuals are not liable for the obligations of the corporation.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1353.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
70507(a) 36:582. Aug. 24, 1954, ch. 911, §§9, 10, 12, 68 Stat. 799.
70507(b) 36:580.  
70507(c) 36:579(a) (words before last comma).  
70507(d) 36:579(b).  
70507(e) 36:579(a) (words after last comma).  

In subsection (a), the words "any shares of" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (b)(1), the words "directly or indirectly" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (c), the word "income" is substituted for "net earnings" for consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (d), the words "or advance" are added in 2 places for consistency in the subsection.

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. 70507 - Restrictions
Contains section 70507
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 68 Stat. 799
112 Stat. 1353
Public Law References Public Law 105-225
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