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36 U.S.C. 151503: PurposesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 36-PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONSCHAPTER 1515-NATIONAL FEDERATION OF MUSIC CLUBS
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§151503. Purposes

(a)  Specific Purposes.⁠—The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorporation and include⁠—

(1)  bringing into working relations with one another, music clubs and other musical organizations and individuals associated with musical activity for the purpose of developing and maintaining high musical standards;

(2)  aiding and encouraging musical education; and

(3)  promoting American music and American artists throughout the United States and the world.

(b)  Patriotic, Civic, and Historical Organization.⁠—The corporation shall function as a patriotic, civic, and historical organization as authorized by the laws of each State in which it is incorporated.

( Pub. L. 105–225 , Aug. 12, 1998 , 112 Stat. 1402 .)

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36:2003.

Aug. 9, 1982, Pub. L. 97–231, § 3, 96 Stat. 256.

In subsection (a), the words “objects”, “directly or indirectly”, and “of America” are omitted as unnecessary and for consistency in the revised title.