Collapse to view only § 220307. Tax exemption
- § 220301. Organization
- § 220302. Purposes
- § 220303. Membership
- § 220304. Governing body
- § 220305. Powers
- § 220306. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, insignia, marks, and words
- § 220307. Tax exemption
- § 220308. Restrictions
- § 220309. Duty to maintain corporate status
- § 220310. Principal office
- § 220311. Records and inspection
- § 220312. Service of process
- § 220313. Liability for acts of officers and agents
- § 220314. Annual report and audit
- § 220315. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
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.
The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name “United States Capitol Historical Society” and seals, emblems, distinctive insignia, and descriptive or designating marks, words, or phrases required to carry out the duties and powers of the corporation. This section does not affect any vested rights.
Notwithstanding section 105 of title 4 of the United States Code or any provision of the District of Columbia Code, the corporation is not required to pay, collect, or account for any tax specified in those provisions in connection with activities conducted within, or on the grounds of, the United States Capitol Building.
The corporation shall maintain its status as a corporation incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia or a State.
The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District of Columbia or another place decided by the board of trustees. However, the activities of the corporation are not confined to the place where the principal office is located but may be conducted throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United States.
The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District of Columbia to receive service of process for the corporation. Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to the business address of the agent, is notice to or service on the corporation.
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting within the scope of their authority.
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be distributed as provided by the board of trustees, but in compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.