Collapse to view only § 21703. Membership
- § 21701. Organization
- § 21702. Purposes
- § 21703. Membership
- § 21704. Powers
- § 21704A. Nondiscrimination
- § 21705. Exclusive right to name, emblems, and badges
- § 21706. Political activities
- § 21707. Service of process
- § 21708. Annual report
The requirements for holding a staff position in the corporation may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
The corporation and its State and local subdivisions have the exclusive right to use the name “The American Legion” or “American Legion”. The corporation has the exclusive right to use, manufacture, and control the right to manufacture, emblems and badges the corporation adopts.
The corporation shall be nonpolitical and may not promote the candidacy of an individual seeking public office.
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.
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.