CHAPTER 201 —AGRICULTURAL HALL OF FAME
§20101. Organization
(a)
(b)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 20101(a) | 36:971. | Aug. 31, 1960, |
| 36:972. | ||
| 20101(b) | 36:974(1). | |
| 36:986. |
This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words.
§20102. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to receive and maintain one or more funds and to use any part of the principal or interest only for charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes either directly or by contributing to organizations authorized to carry on similar activities;
(2) to honor farmers, farm women, farm leaders, teachers, scientists, inventors, governmental leaders, and other individuals who have helped make this Nation great by their outstanding contributions to the establishment, development, advancement, or improvement of agriculture in the United States;
(3) to perpetuate the memory of those individuals and record their contributions and achievements by the erection and maintenance of buildings and monuments as may be appropriate as a lasting memorial;
(4) to promote a greater sense of appreciation of the dignity and importance of agriculture, historically carried out through owner-operated farms, and the part it has played in developing those social, economic, and spiritual values which are essential in maintaining the free and democratic institutions of our Republic;
(5) to establish and maintain a library and museum for the collection and preservation for posterity of agricultural tools, implements, machines, vehicles, pictures, paintings, books, papers, documents, data, relics, mementos, artifacts, and other items relating to agriculture;
(6) to cooperate with other organizations interested in similar projects; and
(7) to engage in other activities appropriate to carry out its purposes.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 20102 | 36:973(A) (1st sentence words before proviso, last sentence), (B)–(G). | Aug. 31, 1960, |
In clause (1), the words "and apply the whole or", "therefrom", "thereof", and "duly" and 36:973(A) (1st sentence) are omitted as unnecessary. The text of 36:973(A) (last sentence) is omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (2), the words "of America" are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (3), the words "those individuals" are substituted for "such persons" for clarity. The word "edifices" is omitted as included in "buildings". The word "deemed" is omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (4), the word "promote" is substituted for "foster, promote, and encourage" to eliminate redundant words.
In clause (7), the words "other activities appropriate to carry out its purposes" are substituted for "any and all activities incidental thereto or necessary, suitable, or proper for the accomplishment of any of the aforementioned purposes" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
§20103. Membership
(a)
(b)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 20103 | 36:976. | Aug. 31, 1960, |
In subsection (a), the words "are as provided in the bylaws" are substituted for "shall . . . be determined as the bylaws of the corporation may provide" to eliminate unnecessary words.
In subsection (b), the words "the right to" are omitted as unnecessary.
§20104. Governing body
(a)
(2) The number of governors, their manner of selection (including the filling of vacancies), and their term of office are as provided in the bylaws. However, the board shall have at least 15 members.
(3) The board may appoint committees. Each committee has the powers provided in the bylaws or by resolution of the board. The powers of a committee may include all the powers of the board.
(b)
(2) The manner of election, term of office, and duties of the officers are as provided in the bylaws.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 20104(a) | 36:977. | Aug. 31, 1960, |
| 20104(b) | 36:978. |
In subsection (a), the text of 36:977(a) is omitted as executed and obsolete. In paragraph (3), the words "and exercise" are omitted as unnecessary.
§20105. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend bylaws for the management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) choose officers, managers, agents, and employees as the activities of the corporation require;
(4) make contracts;
(5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its obligations by granting security interests in its property; and
(7) sue and be sued.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 20105 | 36:974(2)–(9). | Aug. 31, 1960, |
| 36:987. |
In this section, the text of 36:987 is omitted as executed and obsolete.
In clause (1), the words "and alter" are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (2), the word "use" is omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (4), the words "make contracts" are substituted for "contract and be contracted with" to eliminate unnecessary words.
Clause (5) is substituted for "take by lease, gift, purchase, grant, devise, or bequest from any private corporation, association, partnership, firm, or individual and to hold any property, real, personal, or mixed, necessary or convenient for attaining the objects and carrying into effect the purposes of the corporation" in 36:974(7) and "transfer, convey, lease, sublease, encumber and otherwise alienate real, personal or mixed property" in 36:974(8) for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "subject, however, to applicable provisions of law of any State (A) governing the amount or kind of property which may be held by, or (B) otherwise limiting or controlling the ownership of property by, a corporation operating in such State" in 36:974(7) are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (6), 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, deed of trust, pledge or otherwise" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "for the purposes of the corporation" and "subject in every case to all applicable provisions of Federal and State laws" are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (7), the words "complain and defend in any court of competent jurisdiction" are omitted as unnecessary.
§20106. Restrictions
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(1) a substantial part of its activities is carrying on propaganda or attempting to influence legislation; or
(2) any part of its net earnings benefits a private shareholder or individual.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 20106(a) | 36:982. | Aug. 31, 1960, |
| 20106(b) | 36:980. | |
| 20106(c) | 36:979(a). | |
| 20106(d) | 36:979(b). | |
| 20106(e) | 36:973(A) (proviso). |
In subsection (a), the words "any shares of" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (d), the words "or advance" are added in 2 places for consistency in the subsection.
§20107. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in Kansas City, Kansas, or another place decided by the board of governors. However, the activities of the corporation are not confined to the place where the principal office is located 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 20107 | 36:975(a). | Aug. 31, 1960, |
The word "various" is omitted as unnecessary.
§20108. Records and inspection
(a)
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of governors, and committees having any of the authority of its board of governors; 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 20108(a) | 36:983 (1st sentence). | Aug. 31, 1960, |
| 20108(b) | 36:983 (last sentence). |
The word "records" is substituted for "books and records" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
§20109. 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 is notice to or service on the corporation.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 20109 | 36:975(b). | Aug. 31, 1960, |
§20110. 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 20110 | 36:981. | Aug. 31, 1960, |
§20111. Use of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets of the corporation remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be distributed as provided by the board of governors, but in compliance with the charter and bylaws.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 20111 | 36:985. | Aug. 31, 1960, |
The word "satisfaction" is omitted as included in "discharge", and the word "obligations" is omitted as included in "liabilities". The words "outstanding" and "all Federal and State laws applicable thereto" are omitted as unnecessary.