36 — Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Chapter
STII/PTB/CH1529
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17
Section Text
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(a) Board of Directors.—The board of directors and the responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation or bylaws.
(b) Officers.—The officers and the election of officers are as provided in the articles of incorporation or bylaws.
(c) Nondiscrimination.—The requirements for holding office in the corporation may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1421.)
Historical and Revision Notes
RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
152905(a)36:2906.Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–561, §§ 5 (words after 3d comma related to discrimination in holding office), 6, 7, 98 Stat. 2911.
152905(b)36:2907.
152905(c)36:2905 (words after 3d comma related to discrimination in holding office).
The words “in conformity with the laws of the State or States in which it is incorporated” in 36:2906 and “in conformity with the laws of the State or States wherein it is incorporated” in 36:2907 are omitted as unnecessary.
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