CHAPTER 1701 —PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA
§170101. Organization
(a)
(b)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 170101(a) | 36:1151. | Aug. 11, 1971, |
| 36:1152. | ||
| 170101(b) | 36:1154 (related to perpetual succession). |
Subsection (a) is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary language.
Subsection (b) is substituted for "shall have perpetual succession" for consistency in the revised title.
§170102. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to preserve the great and basic truths and enduring principles on which this Nation was founded;
(2) to form a national association for the benefit of individuals who have suffered injuries or diseases of the spinal cord;
(3) to acquaint the public with the needs and problems of paraplegics;
(4) to promote medical research in the several fields connected with injuries and diseases of the spinal cord, including research in neurosurgery and orthopedics and in genitourinary and orthopedic appliances; and
(5) to advocate and foster complete and effective reconditioning programs for paraplegics, including a thorough physical reconditioning program, physiotherapy, competent walking instructions, adequate guidance (both vocational and educational), academic and vocational education (both in hospitals and in educational institutions), psychological orientation and readjustment to family and friends, and occupational therapy (both functional and diversional).
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 170102 | 36:1153. | Aug. 11, 1971, |
Before clause (1), the word "objects" is omitted as included in "purposes".
§170103. Membership
An individual is eligible for membership in the corporation if the individual—
(1) is a citizen of the United States;
(2) was regularly enlisted, inducted, or commissioned, and was accepted for or on active duty, in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard of the United States or an ally of the United States;
(3)(A) was separated from service in the Armed Forces under conditions other than dishonorable; or
(B) is on active duty or must continue to serve after the cessation of hostilities; and
(4) has suffered a spinal cord injury or disease, whether or not service connected in origin.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 170103 | 36:1157. | Aug. 11, 1971, |
In clause (1), the words "citizen of the United States" are substituted for "American citizen" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
Clause (3)(A) is substituted for "Service with the Armed Forces must have been terminated by discharge or separation from service under conditions other than dishonorable" to eliminate unnecessary words.
Clause (3)(B) is substituted for "Provided, however, That persons otherwise eligible for membership who are on active duty or who must continue to serve after the cessation of hostilities are also eligible for membership" to eliminate unnecessary words.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Transfer of Functions
For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see
§170104. Powers
(a)
(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal, emblems, and badges;
(3) choose officers, representatives, and agents as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(4) make contracts;
(5) accept gifts, legacies, and devises that will further the purposes of the corporation;
(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary 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) establish, regulate, and discontinue subordinate State and regional organizations and local chapters or posts;
(9) establish and maintain offices to conduct the affairs of the corporation;
(10) publish a magazine, newspaper, and other publications;
(11) sue and be sued; and
(12) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the corporation.
(b)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 170104(a) | 36:1154 (less perpetual succession). | Aug. 11, 1971, |
| 170104(b) | 36:1163. |
In subsection (a)(1), the word "amend" is substituted for "alter" for consistency in the revised title. The words "not inconsistent with law" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (a)(6), the words "acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer" are substituted for "acquire, hold, and dispose of" for consistency in the revised title. The words "such real and personal" and "as may be" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (a)(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 in every case to all applicable provisions of Federal and State law" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (a)(12), the words "any other act" are substituted for "any and all acts and things" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "objects and" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words "Such provisions", "and prerogatives", "heretofore", and "hereby" are omitted as unnecessary.
§170105. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
The corporation and its State and regional organizations and local chapters or posts have the exclusive right to use the name "Paralyzed Veterans of America" and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation lawfully adopts.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 170105 | 36:1160. | Aug. 11, 1971, |
The words "sole", "have and", and "in carrying out its purposes" are omitted as unnecessary.
§170106. Restrictions
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 170106(a), (b) | 36:1155. | Aug. 11, 1971, |
| 170106(c) | 36:1156. | |
| 170106(d) | 36:1164(a). | |
| 170106(e) | 36:1164(b). |
In subsection (a), the words "pecuniary" and "or gain" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the word "capital" is omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (c), the words "as an organization" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (d), the words "inure to the benefit of" are substituted for "inure to" for consistency in the revised title.
§170107. Headquarters and principal place of business
The headquarters and principal place of business of the corporation shall be in the District of Columbia. However, the activities of the corporation are not confined to the District of Columbia but may be conducted throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United States.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 170107 | 36:1158. | Aug. 11, 1971, |
The words "activities of the corporation are not confined to the District of Columbia but may be" are substituted for "activities of said organization, as set out herein, shall not be confined to said city, but shall be" for consistency in the revised title.
§170108. Records and inspection
(a)
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, executive committee, and committees having any of the authority of its executive committee; 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 170108 | 36:1161. | Aug. 11, 1971, |
In this section, the word "records" is substituted for "books and records" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
In subsection (a)(3), the words "registered office or" are omitted for consistency in the revised title.
§170109. Service of process
As a condition to the exercise of any power or privilege granted by this chapter, the corporation shall file, with the secretary of state or other designated official of each State, territory, or possession of the United States in which an organization, chapter, or post is organized, the name and address of an agent in that State, territory, or possession on whom legal process or demands against the corporation may be served.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 170109 | 36:1162. | Aug. 11, 1971, |
The words "precedent", "herein", and "or conferred" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "with the secretary of state or other designated official" are substituted for "in the office of the Secretary" for consistency in the revised title. The words "post office" and "authorized" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "legal process" are substituted for "local process" for consistency in the revised title.
§170110. 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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| 170110 | 36:1165. | Aug. 11, 1971, |
§170111. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remaining after the discharge or satisfactory provision for discharge of all liabilities shall be transferred to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to be applied to the care and comfort of paralyzed veterans.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 170111 | 36:1159. | Aug. 11, 1971, |
The words "dissolution or final liquidation" are substituted for "final dissolution or liquidation" for consistency in the revised title. The words "Secretary of Veterans Affairs" are substituted for "Department of Veterans Affairs" because under 38:303 the Secretary is the head of the Department.