2019 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
Chapter 2205 - United States Olympic Committee
Subchapter II - National Governing Bodies
Sec. 220526 - Restricted amateur athletic competitions

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Citation 36 U.S.C. § 220526 (2019)
Section Name §220526. Restricted amateur athletic competitions
Section Text

(a) Exclusive Jurisdiction.—An amateur sports organization that conducts amateur athletic competition shall have exclusive jurisdiction over that competition if participation is restricted to a specific class of amateur athletes, such as high school students, college students, members of the Armed Forces, or similar groups or categories.

(b) Sanctions for International Competition.—An amateur sports organization under subsection (a) of this section shall obtain a sanction from the appropriate national governing body if the organization wishes to—

(1) conduct international amateur athletic competition in the United States; or

(2) sponsor international amateur athletic competition to be held outside the United States.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1475.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
220526(a) 36:396 (1st sentence). Sept. 21, 1950, ch. 975, title II, §206, as added Nov. 8, 1978, Pub. L. 95–606, §2, 92 Stat. 3058.
220526(b) 36:396 (last sentence).  
Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 1, 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 2205 - UNITED STATES OLYMPIC COMMITTEE
SUBCHAPTER II - NATIONAL GOVERNING BODIES
Sec. 220526 - Restricted amateur athletic competitions
Contains section 220526
Date 2019
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 24, 2020
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 92 Stat. 3058
112 Stat. 1475
Public Law References Public Law 95-606, Public Law 105-225
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