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36 U.S.C. 30712: Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidationText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 36-PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONSCHAPTER 307-BOARD FOR FUNDAMENTAL EDUCATION
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§30712. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation

On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be used by the board of directors for the purpose stated in section 30702 of this title or be transferred to a recognized educational foundation.

( Pub. L. 105–225 , Aug. 12, 1998 , 112 Stat. 1324 .)

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30712

36:515.

July 19, 1954, ch. 536, § 15, 68 Stat. 492.

The word “satisfaction” is omitted as included in “discharge”, and the word “obligations” is omitted as included in “liabilities”. The word “outstanding” is omitted as unnecessary.