§170306 — Title 36 Patriotic and National Observances | U.S. Code

Summary

The corporation can run itself and do what it needs to carry out its purposes. It may write and change its constitution and bylaws; create a seal, emblems, and badges; open and run offices; publish a magazine and other materials; charge dues and subscriptions and accept donations or property (including gifts left in wills); promote auxiliary groups under its rules; start or defend lawsuits; and take any other actions needed to achieve its goals.

Title 36, §170306

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The corporation has the powers provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in the State in which it is incorporated, including the power to—

(1)adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;

(2)adopt and alter a corporate seal;

(3)adopt emblems and badges;

(4)establish, maintain, and regulate offices to conduct the affairs of the corporation;

(5)publish a magazine and other publications;

(6)charge and collect membership dues and subscription fees and receive contributions or grants of money or property to be used to carry out the purposes of the corporation;

(7)accept gifts, legacies, and devises that will further the purposes of the corporation;

(8)promote the formation of auxiliaries, the membership requirements of which shall be as provided in the constitution and the bylaws of the corporation;

(9)sue and be sued; and

(10)do any other act necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of the corporation.

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Historical and Revision Notes

Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 17030636:3602.Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L. 99–119, § 2, 99 Stat. 498. Before clause (1), the words “(hereinafter in this chapter referred to as the ‘corporation’)” and “and subject to the laws of such State” are omitted as unnecessary. In clause (1), the words “alter” and “not inconsistent with the laws of the United States or any State in which the corporation is to operate” are omitted as unnecessary. In clause (2), the word “use” is omitted as unnecessary. In clause (9), the words “complain, and defend in any court of competent jurisdiction” are omitted as unnecessary. In clause (10), the words “lawful”, “and things”, and “objects and” are omitted as unnecessary.

§170306 Powers

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Title 36, §170306

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