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36 U.S.C. § 170109

U.S. CodeFederalPositive Law
Service of process
About This Law
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Title
36 — Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Chapter
STII/PTB/CH1701
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17

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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, territory, or possession of the United States in which an organization, chapter, or post is organized, the name and address of an agent in that State, territory, or possession on whom legal process or demands against the corporation may be served. (Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1441.) Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 17010936:1162.Aug. 11, 1971, Pub. L. 92–93, § 12, 85 Stat. 318. 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. The words “legal process” are substituted for “local process” for consistency in the revised title.

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