2021 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Subtitle III - Treaty Obligation Organizations
Chapter 3001 - The American National Red Cross
Sec. 300105 - Powers

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Citation 36 U.S.C. § 300105 (2021)
Section Name §300105. Powers
Section Text

(a) General.—The corporation may—

(1) adopt policies and regulations;

(2) adopt, alter, and destroy a seal;

(3) own and dispose of property to carry out the purposes of the corporation;

(4) accept gifts, devises, and bequests of property to carry out the purposes of the corporation;

(5) sue and be sued in courts of law and equity, State or Federal, within the jurisdiction of the United States; and

(6) do any other act necessary to carry out this chapter and promote the purposes of the corporation.


(b) Designation.—The corporation is designated as the organization authorized to act in matters of relief under the treaties of Geneva, August 22, 1864, July 27, 1929, and August 12, 1949.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1492; Pub. L. 110–26, §7, May 11, 2007, 121 Stat. 108.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
300105 36:2 (1st sentence words between 2d comma and 3d semicolon and after 4th semicolon). Jan. 5, 1905, ch. 23, §2 (1st sentence words between 2d comma and 3d semicolon and after 4th semicolon), 33 Stat. 600; May 8, 1947, ch. 50, §3, 61 Stat. 81.

In subsection (a)(1), the word "adopt" is substituted for "ordain and establish" for consistency in the revised title. The words "not inconsistent with the laws of the United States of America or any State thereof" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (a)(2), the words "adopt, alter, and destroy a seal" are substituted for "adopt a seal and the same to alter and destroy at pleasure" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.

In subsection (a)(3), the words "own and dispose of property" are substituted for "to have and to hold such real and personal estate as shall be deemed advisable and to dispose of the same" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.

In subsection (a)(4), the word "property" is substituted for "real and personal estate" for clarity and consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (a)(6), the word "things" is omitted as included in "act". The words "carry out this chapter" are substituted for "carry into effect the provisions of sections 1, 2 to 6, 8, and 9 of this title" for clarity and because under 36:1a the corporation existing under those sections continued under the source provisions restated in the revised chapter.

In subsection (b), the words "treaties of Geneva, August 22, 1864, July 27, 1929, and August 12, 1949" are substituted for "said treaties" for clarity and consistency in the chapter.


EDITORIAL NOTES AMENDMENTS

2007—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 110–26 substituted "policies" for "bylaws".

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 3, 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 III - Treaty Obligation Organizations
CHAPTER 3001 - THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS
Sec. 300105 - Powers
Contains section 300105
Date 2021
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 3, 2022
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 33 Stat. 600
61 Stat. 81
112 Stat. 1492
121 Stat. 108
Public Law References Public Law 105-225, Public Law 110-26
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