Title 36, Patriotic and National ObservancesRelease 119-110
§80504 Membership
Title 36 › Subtitle II — Patriotic and National Organizations › Part B — Organizations › CHAPTER 805 — GOLD STAR WIVES OF AMERICA › § 80504
Summary
Articles/bylaws set who can be members and their rights unless the chapter says otherwise; no discrimination by race, color, religion, or national origin.
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Title 36, §80504
Patriotic and National Observances, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
(a)Eligibility.—
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)Nondiscrimination.—
The terms of membership may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin.
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Historical and Revision Notes
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
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110