United States Code
USC most recently checked for updates: Jun 09, 2025
§ 153303.
Powers
The corporation may—
(1)
adopt and amend a constitution, bylaws, and regulations for the admission, government, suspension, and expulsion of its members;
(2)
adopt and alter a seal;
(3)
provide for the election of its officers and define their duties;
(4)
provide for State societies or chapters with regulations for their conduct, and regulate and provide for the management, safe-keeping, and protection of their property and funds;
(5)
acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the corporation; and
(6)
sue and be sued.
cite as: 36 USC 153303