2017 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
Chapter 805 - Gold Star Wives of America
Sec. 80504 - Membership

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Citation 36 U.S.C. § 80504 (2017)
Section Name §80504. Membership
Section Text

(a) Eligibility.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the articles of incorporation and bylaws.

(b) Nondiscrimination.—The terms of membership may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1363.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
80504(a) 36:1605. Dec. 4, 1980, Pub. L. 96–497, §§3 (related to discrimination in membership), 5, 94 Stat. 2595.
80504(b) 36:1603 (related to discrimination in membership).  
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 805 - GOLD STAR WIVES OF AMERICA
Sec. 80504 - Membership
Contains section 80504
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 94 Stat. 2595
112 Stat. 1363
Public Law References Public Law 96-497, Public Law 105-225
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