Title 36, Patriotic and National ObservancesRelease 119-102
§220315 Distribution of Assets on Dissolution or Final Liquidation
Title 36 › Subtitle II — Patriotic and National Organizations › Part B — Organizations › CHAPTER 2203 — UNITED STATES CAPITOL HISTORICAL SOCIETY › § 220315
Summary
When the corporation dissolves, trustees must give any leftover assets to whoever they choose, following the corporation’s constitution and bylaws.
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Title 36, §220315
Patriotic and National Observances, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be distributed as provided by the board of trustees, but in compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
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Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 22031536:1214.Oct. 20, 1978, Pub. L. 95–493, § 14, 92 Stat. 1646. The word “satisfaction” is omitted as included in “discharge”, and the word “obligations” is omitted as included in “liabilities”. The words “outstanding” and “and all Federal and State laws applicable thereto” are omitted as unnecessary.
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36 U.S.C. § 220315
Title 36, Patriotic and National Observances
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102