Title 36 — Patriotic and National ObservancesRelease 119-73
§21107 Restrictions
Title 36 › Subtitle Subtitle II— - Patriotic and National Organizations › Part Part B— - Organizations › Chapter CHAPTER 211— - AMERICAN GOLD STAR MOTHERS, INCORPORATED › § 21107
Summary
Cannot issue stock or pay dividends. While its charter under this chapter lasts, income and assets may not benefit directors, officers, members, or employees, except for board‑approved reasonable pay or expense reimbursement. No loans to them. Cannot claim congressional or U.S. Government approval.
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Title 36, §21107
Patriotic and National Observances — Source: USLM XML via OLRC
(a)The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.
(b)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.
(c)The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, or employee.
(d)The corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the United States Government for any of its activities.
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Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 21107(a)36:2408(c).June 12, 1984, Pub. L. 98–314, § 8(a)–(d), 98 Stat. 238. 21107(b)36:2408(a). 21107(c)36:2408(b). 21107(d)36:2408(d). In subsection (a), the words “any shares of” are omitted as unnecessary. In subsection (b), the words “inure to the benefit of” are substituted for “inure to” for consistency in the revised title.
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36 U.S.C. § 21107
Title 36 — Patriotic and National Observances
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73