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36 U.S.C. § 152904

U.S. CodeFederalPositive Law
Membership
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Title
36 — Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Chapter
STII/PTB/CH1529
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17

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(a) Eligibility.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation. (b) Nondiscrimination.—The terms of membership may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin. (Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1420.) Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 152904(a)36:2905 (words before 3d comma).Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–561, § 5 (words before 3d comma, words after 3d comma related to discrimination in membership), 98 Stat. 2911. 152904(b)36:2905 (words after 3d comma related to discrimination in membership).

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