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Title 36 — Patriotic and National ObservancesRelease 119-73

§151507 Restrictions

Title 36 › Subtitle Subtitle II— - Patriotic and National Organizations › Part Part B— - Organizations › Chapter CHAPTER 1515— - NATIONAL FEDERATION OF MUSIC CLUBS › § 151507

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

The corporation cannot sell stock or pay dividends. It also must not take part in political activities or try to influence laws. The corporation may not give its income or assets to a director, officer, or member while the charter lasts, and it cannot lend money to directors, officers, or employees. The corporation may pay a fair salary and repay real, necessary expenses if the board of directors approves. It must not say that Congress or the United States Government approves or authorizes its activities.

Full Legal Text

Title 36, §151507

Patriotic and National Observances — Source: USLM XML via OLRC

(a)The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.
(b)The corporation or a director or officer as such may not contribute to, support, or participate in any political activity or in any manner attempt to influence legislation.
(c)The income or assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director, officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chapter. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of directors.
(d)The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, or employee.
(e)The corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the United States Government for any of its activities.

Legislative History

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 151507(a)36:2008(d).Aug. 9, 1982, Pub. L. 97–231, § 8(a)–(e), 96 Stat. 257. 151507(b)36:2008(c). 151507(c)36:2008(a). 151507(d)36:2008(b). 151507(e)36:2008(e). In subsection (a), the words “any shares of” are omitted as unnecessary. In subsection (c), the words “inure to the benefit of” are substituted for “inure to” for consistency in the revised title.

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Citation

36 U.S.C. § 151507

Title 36 — Patriotic and National Observances

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73