CHAPTER 1703 —PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION
§170301. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, "State" includes the District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 170301 | 36:3613. | Oct. 7, 1985, |
The words "the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands" are omitted as included in "the territories and possessions of the United States".
§170302. Organization
(a)
(b)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 170302(a) | 36:3601. | Oct. 7, 1985, |
| 170302(b) | 36:3616. |
This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title.
§170303. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles of incorporation and include—
(1) upholding and defending the Constitution of the United States;
(2) collating, preserving, and encouraging the study of historical episodes, chronicles, mementos, and events pertaining to "The Day of Infamy, 7 December 1941", and in particular those memories and records of patriotic service performed by the heroic Pearl Harbor survivors and nonsurvivors;
(3) shielding from neglect the graves, past and future, of those who served at Pearl Harbor on that day;
(4) stimulating communities and political subdivisions into taking more interest in the affairs and future of the United States to keep our Nation alert;
(5) fighting unceasingly for our national security to protect the United States from enemies within and without our borders;
(6) preserving the American way of life and fostering the spirit and practice of Americanism; and
(7) instilling love of country and flag and promoting soundness of mind and body in the youth of our Nation.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 170303 | 36:3603. | Oct. 7, 1985, |
Before clause (1), the word "objects" is omitted as unnecessary.
§170304. Membership
(a)
(b)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 170304(a) | 36:3605 (words before 1st comma). | Oct. 7, 1985, |
| 170304(b) | 36:3605 (words after 1st comma related to discrimination in membership). |
§170305. Governing body
(a)
(b)
(c)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 170305(a) | 36:3606. | Oct. 7, 1985, |
| 170305(b) | 36:3607. | |
| 170305(c) | 36:3605 (words after 1st comma related to discrimination in holding office). |
In subsections (a) and (b), the words "and in conformity with the laws of the State in which it is incorporated" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (a), the words "composition of" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words "positions of" are omitted as unnecessary.
§170306. Powers
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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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 170306 | 36:3602. | Oct. 7, 1985, |
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.
§170307. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
The corporation and its regional districts and local branches have the exclusive right to use the name "Pearl Harbor Survivors Association" and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 170307 | 36:3615. | Oct. 7, 1985, |
The word "sole" is omitted as included in "exclusive". The words "in carrying out its purposes" are omitted as unnecessary.
§170308. Restrictions
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 170308(a) | 36:3608(c). | Oct. 7, 1985, |
| 170308(b) | 36:3608(d). | |
| 170308(c) | 36:3608(a). | |
| 170308(d) | 36:3608(b). | |
| 170308(e) | 36:3608(e). |
In subsection (a), the words "any shares of" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words "as such" are substituted for "acting as such" for consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (c), the words "inure to the benefit of" are substituted for "inure to", and the words "rendered to the corporation" are omitted, for consistency in the revised title.
§170309. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status
The corporation shall maintain its status as an organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 170309 | 36:3614. | Oct. 7, 1985, |
§170310. 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) |
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| 170310 | 36:3610. | Oct. 7, 1985, |
The word "records" is substituted for "books and records" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
§170311. Service of process
The corporation shall comply with the law on service of process of each State in which it is incorporated and each State in which it carries on activities.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 170311 | 36:3604. | Oct. 7, 1985, |
The words "in furtherance of its corporate purposes" are omitted as unnecessary.
§170312. 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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| 170312 | 36:3609. | Oct. 7, 1985, |
§170313. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be submitted at the same time as the report of the audit required by
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 170313 | 36:3611. | Oct. 7, 1985, |
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