CHAPTER 219 —THE AMERICAN NATIONAL THEATER AND ACADEMY
§21901. Organization
(a)
(b)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 21901(a) | 36:3301. | July 5, 1935, ch. 373, §§1, 3 (related to perpetual succession), |
| 21901(b) | 36:3303 (related to perpetual succession). |
This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words.
§21902. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation include—
(1) the presentation of theatrical productions of the highest type;
(2) the stimulation of public interest in the drama as an art belonging both to the theater and to literature and to be enjoyed both on the stage and in the study;
(3) the advancement of interest in the drama throughout the United States by furthering the production of the best plays, interpreted by the best actors at a minimum cost;
(4) the further development of the study of drama of the present and past in our universities, colleges, schools, and elsewhere; and
(5) the sponsoring, encouraging, and developing of the art and technique of the theater through a school within the National Academy.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 21902 | 36:3302 (last sentence). | July 5, 1935, ch. 373, §2 (last sentence), |
Before clause (1), the word "include" is substituted for "shall embrace" for consistency in the revised title.
In clause (3), the words "of America" are omitted as unnecessary.
§21903. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt a constitution, bylaws, and regulations;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) establish and maintain offices and buildings to conduct its activities;
(4) establish State and territorial organizations and local branches;
(5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation, subject to its constitution and instructions of donors;
(6) sue and be sued; and
(7) do any other act necessary and proper 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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| 21903 | 36:3303 (less perpetual succession). | July 5, 1935, ch. 373, §§3 (less perpetual succession), 7, |
| 36:3307. |
In clause (1), the words "to carry out its purposes not inconsistent with the laws of the United States or any States" are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (2), the words "at pleasure" are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (3), the word "activities" is substituted for "business" for consistency in the revised title.
Clause (5) is substituted for "to receive, hold, own, use, mortgage, and dispose of such real estate and personal property as shall be necessary for its corporate purposes" in 36:3303 and for 36:3307 for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
In clause (6), the words "in the courts of law and equity" are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (7), the words "do any other act" are substituted for "generally to do all such acts and things" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
§21904. Exclusive right to name
The corporation and its State and local branches and subdivisions have the exclusive right to use the name "The American National Theater and Academy".
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 21904 | 36:3305. | July 5, 1935, ch. 373, §5, |
The word "sole" is omitted as included in "exclusive". The words "to have" are omitted as included in "to use". The words "in carrying out its purposes" are omitted as unnecessary.
§21905. Restrictions
(a)
(b)
(c)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 21905(a) | 36:3302 (1st sentence). | July 5, 1935, ch. 373, §§2 (1st sentence), 4, |
| 21905(b) | 36:3304 (1st sentence). | |
| 21905(c) | 36:3304 (last sentence). |
In subsection (a), the word "capital" is omitted for consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (b), the words "as an organization" are omitted as unnecessary.
§21906. Headquarters and meetings
The corporation may have its headquarters and hold its meetings at places the corporation decides are best.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 21906 | 36:3306. | July 5, 1935, ch. 373, §6, |
The word "may" is substituted for "be, and is hereby, authorized to" to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "within or without the District of Columbia" and "from time to time" are omitted as unnecessary.
§21907. 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 the District of Columbia or of each State, territory, or possession of the United States in which its headquarters, branches, or subdivisions are located, the name and address of an agent in that jurisdiction 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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| 21907 | 36:3309. | July 5, 1935, ch. 373, §9, |
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 or the properly designated officer", and the words "territory, or possession of the United States" are substituted for "Territory", for consistency in the revised title. The words "post-office" and "authorized" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "in that jurisdiction" are added for clarity.
§21908. Annual report
Not later than January 1 of each year, the corporation shall submit a report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior calendar year, including a complete report of its receipts and expenditures. The report may not be printed as a public document.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 21908 | 36:3308. | July 5, 1935, ch. 373, §8, |
The word "submit" is substituted for "make and transmit", and the word "activities" is substituted for "proceedings", for consistency in the revised title. The word "full" is omitted as included in "complete".