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'^ 'ipeiR>'v "' PUBLIC LAW 105-225—AUG. 12, 1998 112 STAT. 1449 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 a subordinate department or local chapter 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. §190111. Liability for acts of officers and agents The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting within the scope of their authority. § 190112. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be divided equally among the then active officers and members. CHAPTER 1903—RETIRED ENLISTED ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED Sec. 190301. Definition. 190302. Oii^anization. 190303. Purposes. 190304. Membership. 190305. Governing body. 190306. Powers. 190307. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges. 190308. Restrictions. 190309. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status. 190310. Records and inspection. 190311. Service of process. 190312. Liability for acts of officers and agents. 190313. Annual report. §190301. Definition For purposes of this chapter, "State" includes the District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States. §190302. Organization (a) FEDERAL CHARTER. — Retired Enlisted Association, Incorporated (in this chapter, the "corporation"), a nonprofit corporation incorporated in Colorado, is a federally chartered corporation. (b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—I f the corporation does not comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter expires. §190303. Purposes The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles of incorporation and bylaws and include— (1) upholding and defending the Constitution of the United States; (2) promoting health, prosperity, and scholarship among its members and their dependents and survivors through benevolent programs; (3) assisting veterans and their dependents and survivors through a service program established for that purpose; (4) improving conditions for retired enlisted service members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors; and