Title 36 — Patriotic and National ObservancesRelease 119-73
§80504 Membership
Title 36 › Subtitle Subtitle II— - Patriotic and National Organizations › Part Part B— - Organizations › Chapter CHAPTER 805— - GOLD STAR WIVES OF AMERICA › § 80504
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Title 36, §80504
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(a)Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the articles of incorporation and bylaws.
(b)The terms of membership may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin.
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Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 80504(a)36:1605.Dec. 4, 1980, Pub. L. 96–497, §§ 3 (related to discrimination in membership), 5, 94 Stat. 2595. 80504(b)36:1603 (related to discrimination in membership).
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36 U.S.C. § 80504
Title 36 — Patriotic and National Observances
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Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73