CHAPTER 503 —DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2016—
§50301. Organization
(a)
(b)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 50301(a) | 36:90a. | June 17, 1932, ch. 268, §1, |
| 36:90b. | June 17, 1932, ch. 268, §§2, 4 (related to perpetual succession), |
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| 50301(b) | 36:90d (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.
§50302. Purposes
The corporation is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. The purposes of the corporation shall include—
(1) to uphold and maintain the Constitution and laws of the United States;
(2) to realize the true American ideals and aims for which those eligible to membership fought;
(3) to advance the interests, and work for the betterment, of all wounded, injured, and disabled American veterans;
(4) to cooperate with the Department of Veterans Affairs and all other public and private agencies devoted to the cause of improving and advancing the condition, health, and interests of all wounded, injured, and disabled veterans;
(5) to stimulate a feeling of mutual devotion, helpfulness, and comradeship among all wounded, injured, and disabled veterans;
(6) to serve our comrades, our communities, and our country;
(7) to educate the public about the sacrifices and needs of disabled veterans;
(8) to educate disabled veterans about the benefits and resources available to them; and
(9) to encourage in all people that spirit of understanding which will guard against future wars.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 50302 | 36:90c. | June 17, 1932, ch. 268, §3, |
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2016—
Pars. (7) to (9).
§50303. Membership
(a)
(1)(A) was wounded, gassed, injured, or disabled in the line of duty during time of war while in the service of the military or naval forces of the United States; and
(B) was honorably discharged or separated from that service or is still in active service in the Armed Forces of the United States; or
(2)(A) was disabled while serving with any of the Armed Forces of a country associated with the United States as an ally during any of its war periods;
(B) is a citizen of the United States; and
(C) was honorably discharged.
(b)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 50303 | 36:90e. | June 17, 1932, ch. 268, §5, |
In subsection (a), before clause (1), the words "An individual" are substituted for "Any man or woman" and "Others" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. In clause (1), the words "either" and "of America" are omitted as unnecessary. In clause (2)(B), the words "citizen of the United States" are substituted for "American citizens" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
§50304. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt a constitution, bylaws, and regulations to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) adopt emblems and badges;
(4) establish and maintain offices to conduct its activities;
(5) establish State and territorial organizations and local chapter or post organizations;
(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(7) publish a newspaper and other publications devoted to the purposes of the corporation;
(8) sue and be sued; and
(9) do any other act necessary or 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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| 50304 | 36:90d (less perpetual succession). | June 17, 1932, ch. 268, §§4 (less perpetual succession), 7, |
| 36:90g. |
In this section, the text of 36:90g is omitted as executed and obsolete.
In clause (1), the words "not inconsistent with the laws of the United States or any State" are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (2), the words "at pleasure" are omitted for consistency in the revised title.
In clause (3), the words "adopt emblems and badges" are substituted for "to use in carrying out the purposes of the corporation such emblems and badges as it may adopt" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
In clause (4), the word "activities" is substituted for "business" for consistency in the revised title.
Clause (6) is substituted for "receive, hold, own, use, and dispose of such real estate and personal property as shall be necessary for its corporate purposes" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
In clause (8), the words "in courts of law and equity" are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (9), the words "and things as may be" are omitted as unnecessary.
§50305. Exclusive right to name
The corporation and its State and local subdivisions have the exclusive right to use the name "Disabled American Veterans".
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 50305 | 36:90h. | June 17, 1932, ch. 268, §8, |
The words "sole", "have and", and "in carrying out its purposes" are omitted as unnecessary.
§50306. Restrictions
The corporation shall be nonpolitical and nonsectarian, and may not promote the candidacy of an individual seeking public office.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 50306 | 36:90f. | June 17, 1932, ch. 268, §6, |
The words "as an organization" are omitted as unnecessary.
§50307. 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 each State in which a chapter is organized, the name and address of an agent in that State 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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| 50307 | 36:90j. | June 17, 1932, ch. 268, §10, |
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" for consistency in the revised title. The words "post-office" and "authorized" are omitted as unnecessary.
§50308. 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 fiscal year.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 50308 | 36:90i. | June 17, 1932, ch. 268, §9, |
The word "activities" is substituted for "proceedings" for consistency in the revised title.
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
§50309. Dissolution
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remaining after the discharge or satisfactory provision for the discharge of all liabilities shall be transferred to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the care of disabled veterans.
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