PUBLIC LAW 105-225—AUG. 12, 1998 112 STAT. 1305 (A) served in the Armed Forces of the United States or its allies in World War I, World War II, the Korean conflict, or any subsequent war or conflict involving the United States; and (B) was honorably discharged from that service or continues in the service. §22504. Powers i The corporation may— (1) adopt a constitution, bylaws, and regulations; (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal; (3) adopt emblems and badges; (4) establish and maintain offices to conduct its activities; (5) establish State, territorial, and local subdivisions; (6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation, subject to section 22506(b) of this title; (7) publish a magazine and other publications; (8) sue and be sued; and (9) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out its purposes. §22505. Exclusive right to name The corporation and its State, territorial, and local subdivisions have the exclusive right to use the name "American War Mothers". §22506. Restrictions (a) GENERAL. — The corporation shall be nonprofit, nonpolitical, nonsectarian, and nonpartisan, and may not promote the candidacy of an individual seeking public office. (b) OWNERSHIP AND USE OF PROPERTY. — The corporation may not accept, own, or hold, directly or indirectly, any property not reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation. §22507. Tax-exempt status The personal property and funds of the corporation, whether principal or income, so long as held or used only to carry out the purposes of the corporation, are exempt from taxation by the United States Government, the District of Columbia, and the territories and possessions of the United States. §22508. Meetings The corporation may hold its meetings at any place the corporation decides. §22509. Service of process 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, the name and address of an agent in that State on whom legal process or demands against the corporation may be served. §22510. Annual report Not later than January 1 of each year, the corporation shall submit a report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior calendar year. The report may not be printed as a public document.
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