36 — Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Chapter
STII/PTB/CH601
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17
Section Text
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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, or national origin.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1346.)
Historical and Revision Notes
RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
60104(a)36:4805(a).Nov. 5, 1990, Pub. L. 101–510, title XVI, § 1605(a), (b) (related to discrimination in membership), 104 Stat. 1737.
60104(b)36:4805(b) (related to discrimination in membership).
In subsection (a), the words “Except as provided in this chapter” are substituted for “Subject to subsection (b) of this section” for consistency in the revised title.
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