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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, sex, disability, age, or national origin. (Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1486.) Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 230504(a)36:3805.May 23, 1986, Pub. L. 99–318, §§ 5, 8 (related to membership), 100 Stat. 475. 230504(b)36:3808 (related to membership).  In subsection (a), the words “Except as provided in this chapter” are substituted for “Except as provided in section 3808 of this title” for consistency in the revised title. In subsection (b), the words “The terms of membership” are substituted for “In establishing the conditions of membership in the corporation” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.

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