CHAPTER 1903 —RETIRED ENLISTED ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED
§190301. 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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| 190301 | 36:5117. | Oct. 23, 1992, |
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".
§190302. Organization
(a)
(b)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 190302(a) | 36:5101. | Oct. 23, 1992, |
| 190302(b) | 36:5114 (last sentence). 36:5116. |
This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
§190303. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles of incorporation and bylaws and include—
(1) upholding and defending the Constitution of the United States;
(2) promoting health, prosperity, and scholarship among its members and their dependents and survivors through benevolent programs;
(3) assisting veterans and their dependents and survivors through a service program established for that purpose;
(4) improving conditions for retired enlisted service members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors; and
(5) fostering fraternal and social activities among its members in recognition that cooperative action is required for the furtherance of their common interests.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 190303 | 36:5103. | Oct. 23, 1992, |
The word "objects" is omitted as included in "purposes".
§190304. Membership
(a)
(b)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 190304(a) | 36:5105. | Oct. 23, 1992, |
| 190304(b) | 36:5108 (related to membership). | Oct. 23, 1992, |
In subsection (a), the words "Except as provided in this chapter" are substituted for "Except as provided in
In subsection (b), the words "The terms of membership" are substituted for "In establishing the conditions of membership in the corporation" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
§190305. Governing body
(a)
(b)
(c)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 190305(a) | 36:5106. | Oct. 23, 1992, |
| 190305(b) | 36:5107. | |
| 190305(c) | 36:5108 (related to directors and officers). | Oct. 23, 1992, |
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 (c), the words "The requirements for serving as a director or officer" are substituted for "in determining the requirements for serving on the board of directors or as an officer of the corporation" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
§190306. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 190306 | 36:5102. | Oct. 23, 1992, |
The words "and subject to the laws of such State" are omitted as unnecessary.
§190307. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
The corporation has the exclusive right to use the names "The Retired Enlisted Association, Incorporated", "The Retired Enlisted Association", "Retired Enlisted Association", and "TREA" and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts. This section does not affect any vested rights.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 190307 | 36:5115. | Oct. 23, 1992, |
The words "sole" and "lawfully" are omitted as unnecessary. The last sentence is substituted for "Nothing in this section may be construed to conflict or interfere with rights that are established or vested before October 23, 1992" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
§190308. Restrictions
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 190308(a) | 36:5109(c). | Oct. 23, 1992, |
| 190308(b) | 36:5109(a). | |
| 190308(c) | 36:5109(b). | |
| 190308(d) | 36:5109(d). |
In subsection (a), the words "any shares of" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words "This subsection does not" are substituted for "Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to" for consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (d), the words "by virtue of this chapter" are omitted as unnecessary.
§190309. 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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| 190309 | 36:5114 (1st sentence). | Oct. 23, 1992, |
§190310. 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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| 190310 | 36:5111. | Oct. 23, 1992, |
The word "records" is substituted for "books and records" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words "Nothing in this section shall be construed to contravene any applicable State law" are omitted as unnecessary.
§190311. 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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| 190311 | 36:5104. | Oct. 23, 1992, |
§190312. 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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| 190312 | 36:5110. | Oct. 23, 1992, |
§190313. 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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| 190313 | 36:5112. | Oct. 23, 1992, |