2022 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
Chapter 1407 - Military Order of the World Wars
Sec. 140709 - Records and inspection

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Citation 36 U.S.C. § 140709 (2022)
Section Name §140709. Records and inspection
Section Text

(a) Records.—The corporation shall keep—

(1) correct and complete records of account;

(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors, and committees having any of the authority of its board of directors; and

(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of its members entitled to vote.


(b) Inspection.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1385.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
140709 36:5011. Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L. 102–484, title XVIII, §1811, 106 Stat. 2583.

The word "records" is substituted for "books and records" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words "Nothing in this section shall be construed to contravene any applicable State law" are omitted as unnecessary.

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 4, 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 1407 - MILITARY ORDER OF THE WORLD WARS
Sec. 140709 - Records and inspection
Contains section 140709
Date 2022
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 5, 2023
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 106 Stat. 2583
112 Stat. 1385
Public Law References Public Law 102-484, Public Law 105-225
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