36 — Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Chapter
STII/PTB/CH1703
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.
(b) Officers.—The officers and the election of officers are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
(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. 1443.)
Historical and Revision Notes
RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
170305(a)36:3606.Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L. 99–119, §§ 5 (words after 1st comma related to discrimination in holding office), 6, 7, 99 Stat. 499.
170305(b)36:3607.
170305(c)36:3605 (words after 1st comma related to discrimination in holding office).
In subsections (a) and (b), the words “and in conformity with the laws of the State in which it is incorporated” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (a), the words “composition of” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words “positions of” are omitted as unnecessary.
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