Collapse to view only § 22709. Records and inspection
- § 22701. Organization
- § 22702. Purposes
- § 22703. Membership
- § 22704. Governing body
- § 22705. Powers
- § 22706. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
- § 22707. Restrictions
- § 22708. Headquarters and principal place of business
- § 22709. Records and inspection
- § 22710. Service of process
- § 22711. Liability for acts of officials, representatives, and agents
- § 22712. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
The corporation and its State, regional, and local subdivisions have the exclusive right to use the name “AMVETS (American Veterans)” and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts.
The headquarters and principal place of business of the corporation shall be in Maryland. However, the activities of the corporation are not confined to Maryland but may be conducted throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United States.
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officials, representatives, and agents acting within the scope of their authority.
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remaining after the discharge or satisfactory provision for discharge of all liabilities shall be transferred to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to be applied to the care and comfort of disabled veterans of World War II, the Korean conflict, and the Vietnam era.