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36 U.S.C. 21707: Service of processText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 36-PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONSCHAPTER 217-THE AMERICAN LEGION
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§21707. Service of process

As a condition to the exercise of any power or privilege granted by this chapter, the corporation shall file, with the secretary of state or other designated official of each State, the name and address of an agent in that State on whom legal process or demands against the corporation may be served.

( Pub. L. 105–225 , Aug. 12, 1998 , 112 Stat. 1298 .)

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21707

36:50.

Sept. 16, 1919, ch. 59, § 9 1/2, 41 Stat. 285.

The word “precedent” is omitted as unnecessary. The words “with the secretary of state or other designated official” are substituted for “in the office of the secretary of state” for consistency in the revised title. The words “post-office” and “authorized” are omitted as unnecessary.