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(a) Stock and dividends.--The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.
(b) Political activities.--The corporation or a director or officer as such may not contribute to, support, or participate in any political activity or in any manner attempt to influence legislation.
(c) Distribution of income or assets.--The income or assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director, officer, or member as such during the life of the corporation or on its dissolution or final liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of--
(1) expenses of officers of the corporation in amounts approved by the board of directors; or
(2) appropriate aid to individuals to whom the Medal of Honor has been awarded, their widows, or their children, to carry out the purposes of the corporation.
(d) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, or employee. Directors and officers who vote for or assent to making a loan to a director, officer, or employee, and officers who participate in making the loan, are jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan until it is repaid.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 36 U.S.C. § 40506 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 36. Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations § 40506. Restrictions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-36-patriotic-and-national-observances-ceremonies-and-organizations/36-usc-sect-40506/
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