CHAPTER 1305 —LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL, INCORPORATED
§130501. Organization
(a)
(b)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 130501 | 36:1071. | July 16, 1964, |
| 36:1072. |
This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words. The text of 36:1072 is omitted as executed.
§130502. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to promote, develop, supervise, and voluntarily assist in all lawful ways the interest of young people who participate in Little League baseball;
(2) to help and voluntarily assist young people in developing qualities of citizenship and sportsmanship; and
(3) using the disciplines of the native American game of baseball, to teach spirit and competitive will to win, physical fitness through individual sacrifice, the values of team play, and wholesome well being through healthy social association with other youngsters under proper leadership.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 130502 | 36:1073. | July 16, 1964, |
Before clause (1), the word "objects" is omitted as included in "purposes".
§130503. Membership
(a)
(b)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 130503 | 36:1076. | July 16, 1964, |
§130504. Governing body
(a)
(2) The number of directors, their manner of selection (including the filling of vacancies), and their term of office are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation. However, the board shall have at least 13 directors.
(b)
(2) The officers shall be elected annually at the annual meeting of the corporation.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 130504(a) | 36:1077. | July 16, 1964, |
| 130504(b) | 36:1078. |
In subsection (a), the text of 36:1077(a) and the word "Thereafter" in 36:1077(b) are omitted as executed and obsolete. In paragraph (2), the word "filling" is substituted for "filing" to correct an error in the United States Code.
§130505. Powers
The corporation may—
(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, alter, and display seals, emblems, and badges;
(4) choose directors, officers, trustees, managers, employees, and agents as the activities of the corporation require;
(5) make contracts;
(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(7) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its obligations by granting security interests in its property;
(8) charge and collect membership dues and subscription fees;
(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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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 130505 | 36:1074. | July 16, 1964, |
| 36:1087. |
In this section, the text of 36:1087 is omitted as executed and obsolete.
In clause (1), the word "alter" is omitted as included in "amend". The words "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 (3), the word "use" is omitted as included in "display". The words "as it may adopt" are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (4), the word "activities" is substituted for "business" for consistency in the revised title.
In clause (5), the words "make contracts" are substituted for "to contract and be contracted with" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
Clause (6) is substituted for "take and hold by lease, gift, purchase, grant, devise, bequest or otherwise any property, real or personal, necessary for attaining the objects and carrying into effect the purposes of the corporation" and "transfer, encumber, and convey real or personal property" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "subject to applicable provisions of law in any State (A) governing the amount or kind of real and personal property which may be held by, or (B) otherwise limiting or controlling the ownership of real or personal property by a corporation operating in such State" are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (7), the words "for the purposes of the corporation" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its obligations by granting security interests in its property" are substituted for "issue bonds therefor, and secure the same by mortgage", for consistency in the revised title. The words "subject to all applicable provisions of Federal or State law" are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (8), the words "receive contributions or grants of money or property to be devoted to the carrying out of its purposes" are omitted as included in "acquire . . . property as necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the corporation" in clause (6).
In clause (9), the words "complain, and defend in any court of competent jurisdiction" are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (10), the words "and all lawful", "and things", and "objects and" are omitted as unnecessary.
§130506. Exclusive right to name and emblems
The corporation has the exclusive right to use and to allow others to use the names "Little League" and "Little Leaguer" and the official Little League emblem or any colorable simulation of that emblem. This section does not affect any vested rights.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 130506 | 36:1086. | July 16, 1964, |
The word "sole" is omitted as included in "exclusive". The words "or refuse" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "This section does not affect any vested rights" are substituted for "No powers or privileges hereby granted shall, however, interfere or conflict with established or vested rights" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
§130507. Restrictions
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 130507(a) | 36:1082. | July 16, 1964, |
| 130507(b) | 36:1080. | |
| 130507(c) | 36:1079(a). | |
| 130507(d) | 36:1079(b). |
In subsection (a), the words "any shares of" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words "or otherwise" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (c), the words "inure to the benefit of" are substituted for "inure to" for consistency in the revised title. The words "This subsection does not prevent" are substituted for "Nothing in this subsection, however, shall be construed to prevent" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
§130508. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, or another place decided by the board of directors. However, the activities of the corporation may be conducted throughout the world.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 130508 | 36:1075(a). | July 16, 1964, |
The words "shall not be confined to that place and" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "throughout the various States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the possessions of the United States, and in other areas" are omitted as included in "throughout the world".
§130509. Records and inspection
(a)
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors, and committees having any of the authority of its board of directors; and
(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of its members entitled to vote.
(b)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 130509 | 36:1083. | July 16, 1964, |
The word "records" is substituted for "books and records" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
§130510. Statement required in audit report
The corporation shall include in the audit report statement required under
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 130510 | 36:1084(b) (2d sentence cl. (2)). | July 16, 1964, |
The word "salaries" is omitted as included in "compensation".
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Termination of Reporting Requirements
For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of reporting provisions in this section, see section 3003 of
§130511. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District of Columbia to receive service of process for the corporation. Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to the business address of the agent, is notice to or service on the corporation.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 130511 | 36:1075(b). | July 16, 1964, |
§130512. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting within the scope of their authority.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 130512 | 36:1081. | July 16, 1964, |
§130513. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
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 directors, but consistent with the purposes of the corporation and in compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 130513 | 36:1085. | July 16, 1964, |
The words "dissolution or final liquidation" are substituted for "final dissolution or liquidation" for consistency in the revised title. 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.