CHAPTER 227 —AMVETS (AMERICAN VETERANS)
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2002—
§22701. Organization
(a)
(b)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 22701 | 36:67. | July 23, 1947, ch. 298, §1, |
| 36:67a. | July 23, 1947, ch. 298, §§2, 4 (related to perpetual succession), 10(1), |
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| 36:67c (related to perpetual succession). 36:67i(1). |
This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words.
This text of 36:67a is omitted as executed and obsolete.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2002—Subsec. (a).
§22702. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to preserve for ourselves and our posterity the great and basic truths and enduring principles upon which this Nation was founded;
(2) to maintain a continuing interest in the welfare and rehabilitation of the disabled veterans of World War II, the Korean conflict, and the Vietnam era and to establish facilities for the assistance of all veterans and to represent them in their claims before the Department of Veterans Affairs and other organizations without charge;
(3) to dedicate ourselves to the service and best interests of the community, State, and Nation to the end that our country shall be and remain forever a whole, strong, and free Nation;
(4) to aid and encourage the abolition of prejudice, ignorance, and disease;
(5) to encourage universal exercise of the voting franchise to the end that there shall be elected and maintained in public office men and women who hold public office as a public trust administered in the best interests of all the people;
(6) to advocate the development and means by which all Americans may become enlightened and informed citizens and thus participate fully in the functions of our democracy;
(7) to encourage and support an international organization of all peace-loving nations to the end that not again shall any nation be permitted to breach their national peace;
(8) to continue to serve the best interests of our Nation in peace as in war;
(9) to develop to the utmost the human, mental, spiritual, and economical resources of our Nation;
(10) to perpetuate and preserve the friendships and comradeship born on the battle front and nurtured in the common experience of service to our Nation during time of war; and
(11) to honor the memory of those men and women who gave their lives that a free America and a free world might live by the creation of living memorials in the form of additional educational, cultural, and recreational facilities.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 22702 | 36:67b(1), (3)–(10). | July 23, 1947, ch. 298, §3(1), (3)–(10), |
| 36:67b(2). | July 23, 1947, ch. 298, §3(2), |
§22703. Membership
(a)
(b)
(c)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 22703(a) | 36:67e (words before 3d comma). | July 23, 1947, ch. 298, §6 (words before 3d comma, words after 3d comma related to discrimination in membership), |
| 22703(b) | 36:67f(1) (1st sentence). | July 23, 1947, ch. 298, §7(1) (1st sentence), |
| 22703(c) | 36:67e (words after 3d comma related to discrimination in membership). |
In subsection (b), the words "the right to" are omitted as unnecessary.
§22704. Governing body
(a)
(b)
(1) one member elected to represent each department; and
(2) the officers of the corporation as ex officio members.
(c)
(2) The officers shall be elected by the delegates at the annual national convention.
(d)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 22704(a) | 36:67f(1) (last sentence). | July 23, 1947, ch. 298, §§5(3), 7(1) (last sentence), (2), 13, |
| 22704(b) | 36:67d(3). 36:67f(2). |
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| 22704(c) | 36:67l. | |
| 22704(d) | 36:67e (words after 3d comma related to discrimination in holding office). | July 23, 1947, ch. 298, §6 (words after 3d comma related to discrimination in holding office), |
In subsection (b), the text of 36:67d(3) is omitted as obsolete.
In subsection (c), the words "each official delegate casting one vote" are omitted as unnecessary because of subsection (a) of this section.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2002—Subsec. (c)(1).
§22705. Powers
(a)
(1) adopt bylaws and regulations for the management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
(2) adopt seals, emblems, and badges;
(3) choose officers, representatives, and agents as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(4) make contracts;
(5) establish State and regional organizations and local posts;
(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) publish a magazine, newspaper, and other publications consistent with the purposes of the corporation;
(9) sue and be sued; and
(10) 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) |
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| 22705(a) | 36:67c (less perpetual succession). | July 23, 1947, ch. 298, §§4 (less perpetual succession), 8, 10(2)–(5), |
| 36:67g. 36:67i(2)–(5). |
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| 22705(b) | 36:67r. | July 23, 1947, ch. 298, §19, |
In this section, the text of 36:67g is omitted as executed and obsolete.
In subsection (a)(1), the word "adopt" is substituted for "ordain and establish" for clarity and consistency in the revised title. The words "not inconsistent with the laws of the United States of America or any State thereof" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (a)(2), the words "adopt seals, emblems, and badges" are substituted for "to use in carrying out its purposes such seals, emblems, and badges as it may lawfully adopt" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
In subsection (a)(4), the words "make contracts" are substituted for "contract and be contracted with" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
Subsection (a)(6) is substituted for "take and hold by lease, gift, purchase, grant, devise, or bequest any property, real or personal, necessary for attaining the objects and carrying into effect the purposes of the corporation" in 36:67c and "Transfer and convey all real or personal property" in 36:67i(4) 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 real and personal property which may be held by, or (B) otherwise limiting or controlling the ownership of real and personal property by, a corporation operating in such State" in 36:67c are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (a)(7), the words "instruments of indebtedness" are substituted for "bonds" for consistency in the revised title. The words "secure its obligations by granting security interests in its property" are substituted for "secure same by mortgage" for consistency in the revised title. The words "for the purposes of the corporation", "therefor", and "subject in every case to all applicable provisions of Federal or State laws" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words "before July 24, 1947" are substituted for "heretofore" for clarity. The words "and accrue" are omitted as unnecessary.
§22706. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
The corporation and its State, regional, and local subdivisions have the exclusive right to use the name "AMVETS (American Veterans)" and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 22706 | 36:67p. | July 23, 1947, ch. 298, §17, |
The words "sole and" and "have and" are omitted as unnecessary. The word "adopts" is substituted for "may lawfully adopt" to eliminate unnecessary words.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2002—
§22707. Restrictions
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 22707(a) | 36:67b(11) (1st–8th words and words after semicolon). | July 23, 1947, ch. 298, §§3(11), 5(1), (2), 15, 16, |
| 22707(b) | 36:67n. | |
| 22707(c) | 36:67d(1), (2). | |
| 22707(d) | 36:67b(11) (9th word through semicolon). | |
| 22707(e) | 36:67o. |
In subsection (b), the words "shares of" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (e), the words "or advance" are added in 2 places for consistency in the subsection.
§22708. Headquarters and principal place of business
The headquarters and principal place of business of the corporation shall be in Maryland. However, the activities of the corporation are not confined to Maryland 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 22708 | 36:67d(4). | July 23, 1947, ch. 298, §5(4), |
The words "as set out herein" are omitted as unnecessary.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2002—
§22709. 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 registered or 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 22709 | 36:67m. | July 23, 1947, ch. 298, §14, |
The word "records" is substituted for "books and records" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
§22710. Service of process
(a)
(b)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 22710(a) | 36:67k. | July 23, 1947, ch. 298, §12, |
| 22710(b) | 36:67q. | July 23, 1947, ch. 298, §18, |
In subsection (b), the words "precedent", "herein", and "or conferred" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "file, with the secretary of state or other designated official" are substituted for "serve notice on the secretary of state" for consistency in the revised title. The word "authorized" is omitted as unnecessary.
§22711. Liability for acts of officials, representatives, and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officials, representatives, and agents acting within the scope of their authority.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 22711 | 36:67j. | July 23, 1947, ch. 298, §11, |
§22712. 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 disabled veterans of World War II, the Korean conflict, and the Vietnam era.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 22712 | 36:67h. | July 23, 1947, ch. 298, §9, |
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.