§ 70503. Membership
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(a)Eligibility.— Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the bylaws.
(b)Grounds for Disqualification.— An individual may not be a member, director, or officer of the corporation if the individual—
(1)is a member of, or advocates the principles of, an organization believing in, or working for, the overthrow of the United States Government by force or violence; or
(2)refuses to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1352; Pub. L. 119–57, § 3, Dec. 12, 2025, 139 Stat. 711.)
In subsection (a), the words “the persons listed in section 571 of this title” and “hereafter” are omitted as obsolete.
In subsection (b), the words “has one vote” are substituted for “may cast one vote” for consistency in the revised title.
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- Pub. L. 105–225
- 112 Stat. 1352
- 139 Stat. 711
- section 571 of this title
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§ 70503
Membership
Pub. L.Pub. L. 105–225
Stat.112 Stat. 1352
Stat.139 Stat. 711
Citesection 571 of this title
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