CHAPTER 709—FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA

        

        

¹ So in original. Section catchline amended by Pub. L. 116–7 without corresponding amendment of chapter analysis.

§70901. Organization

(a) Federal Charter.—Future Farmers of America (in this chapter, the "FFA") is a federally chartered corporation.

(b) Perpetual Existence.—Except as otherwise provided, the FFA has perpetual existence.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1356; Pub. L. 116–7, §2, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 478.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised Section	Source (U.S. Code)	Source (Statutes at Large)
70901	36:271.	Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, §§1, 2, 20, 64 Stat. 563, 567.
	36:272.
	36:290.

This section is substituted for 36:271 for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words. The text of 36:272 and 290 is omitted as executed and obsolete.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–7, §2(1), which directed amendment of subsec. (a) by substituting "FFA" for "corporation", was executed by making the substitution the first place appearing to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–7, §2(2), substituted "FFA" for "corporation".

§70902. Purposes

The purposes of the FFA are—

(1) to be an integral component of instruction in agricultural education, including instruction relating to agriculture, food, and natural resources;

(2) to advance comprehensive agricultural education in the United States, including in public schools, by supporting contextual classroom and laboratory instruction and work-based experiential learning;

(3) to prepare students for successful entry into productive careers in fields relating to agriculture, food, and natural resources, including by connecting students to relevant postsecondary educational pathways and focusing on the complete delivery of classroom and laboratory instruction, work-based experiential learning, and leadership development;

(4) to be a resource and support organization that does not select, control, or supervise State association, local chapter, or individual member activities;

(5) to develop educational materials, programs, services, and events as a service to State and local agricultural education agencies;

(6) to seek and promote inclusion and diversity in its membership, leadership, and staff to reflect the belief of the FFA in the value of all human beings;

(7) to create, foster, and assist subsidiary chapters) ¹ and associations of those chapters in the States, territories, and possessions of the United States as such chapters and associations carry out agricultural education programs that are approved by States, territories, or possessions;

(8) to build character,¹ and develop competent and assertive agricultural leadership;

(9) to increase awareness of the global and technological importance of agriculture, food, and natural resources, and the way agriculture contributes to our well-being;

(10) to promote the intelligent choice and establishment of a career in fields relating to agriculture, food, and natural resources;

(11) to make available to State associations, local chapters, and members all official supplies, programs, services, and equipment of the FFA;

(12) to cooperate with others, including State boards and officials for career and technical education, in accomplishing these purposes; and

(13) to engage in other activities, consistent with these purposes, determined by the governing body to be for the best interests of the FFA.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1356; Pub. L. 116–7, §3, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 478.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised Section	Source (U.S. Code)	Source (Statutes at Large)
70902	36:273.	Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, §3, 64 Stat. 563.

In clause (1), the reference to the Vocational Education Act of 1946 (ch. 541, 49 Stat. 1488) is omitted because that Act was repealed by section 103 of the Act of October 16, 1968 (Public Law 90–576, 82 Stat. 1091). The words "States, territories, and possessions" are substituted for "several States and Territories" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.

In clause (7), the words "young men and women" are substituted for "farm boys and young men" to use gender-neutral terminology.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2019—Pub. L. 116–7, §3(1), substituted "FFA" for "corporation" in introductory provisions.

Pars. (1), (2). Pub. L. 116–7, §3(6), added pars. (1) and (2). Former pars. (1) and (2) redesignated (7) and (8), respectively.

Pars. (3), (4). Pub. L. 116–7, §3(3), (6), added pars. (3) and (4) and struck out former pars. (3) and (4) which read as follows:

"(3) to create and nurture a love of country life by encouraging members to improve the farm home and its surroundings, to develop organized rural recreational activities, and to create more interest in the intelligent choice of farming occupations;

"(4) to encourage the practice of thrift;".

Par. (5). Pub. L. 116–7, §3(6), added par. (5). Former par. (5) redesignated (11).

Par. (6). Pub. L. 116–7, §3(3), (6), added par. (6) and struck out former par. (6) which read as follows: "to publish an official magazine and other publications for the members of the corporation;".

Par. (7). Pub. L. 116–7, §3(7), struck out "composed of students and former students of vocational agriculture in public schools qualifying for Federal reimbursement under the Smith-Hughes Vocational Education Act (20 U.S.C. 11–15, 16–28" before ") and associations of those chapters" and inserted "as such chapters and associations carry out agricultural education programs that are approved by States, territories, or possessions" after "United States".

Pub. L. 116–7, §3(2), (3), redesignated par. (1) as (7) and struck out former par. (7) which related to strengthening the confidence of young men and women to encourage development of individual farming programs and promote their permanent establishment in farming.

Par. (8). Pub. L. 116–7, §3(2), (8), redesignated par. (2) as (8) and substituted "to build" for "to develop", "and" for "train for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism, and thereby", and "assertive" for "aggressive rural and". Former par. (8) redesignated (12).

Pars. (9), (10). Pub. L. 116–7, §3(9), added pars. (9) and (10). Former par. (9) redesignated (13).

Par. (11). Pub. L. 116–7, §3(4), (10), redesignated par. (5) as (11), substituted "to make available to State" for "to procure for and distribute to State" and "FFA" for "corporation" and inserted ", programs, services," before "and equipment".

Par. (12). Pub. L. 116–7, §3(5), (11), redesignated par. (8) as (12) and substituted "State boards and officials for career and technical" for "State boards for vocational".

Par. (13). Pub. L. 116–7, §3(5), (12), redesignated par. (9) as (13) and substituted "FFA" for "corporation".

¹ So in original.

§70903. Membership

(a) Eligibility.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for membership in the FFA and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the constitution or bylaws of the FFA.

(b) Voting.—In matters of official business of a local chapter, each member has one vote. In matters of official business of a State association, each qualified delegate of a local chapter has one vote.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1356; Pub. L. 116–7, §4, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 479.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised Section	Source (U.S. Code)	Source (Statutes at Large)
70903	36:276.	Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, §6, 64 Stat. 565.

In subsection (b), the words "In matters of" are substituted for "In the conduct of" for clarity and to eliminate unnecessary words.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–7 substituted "FFA" for "corporation" and "as provided in the constitution or bylaws of the FFA" for "as provided in the bylaws" before period at end.

§70904. Governing body

(a) Board of Directors.—(1) The board of directors is the governing body of the FFA. The board shall exercise the powers granted to the FFA.

(2) The board—

(A) shall consist of—

(i) the Secretary of Education, or the Secretary of Education's designee who has experience in agricultural education, the FFA, or career and technical education; and

(ii) other individuals—

(I) representing the fields of education, agriculture, food, and natural resources; or

(II) with experience working closely with the FFA; and

(B) shall not include any individual who is a current employee of the National FFA Organization.

(3) The number of directors, terms of office of the directors, and the method of selecting the directors, are as provided in the constitution or bylaws of the FFA.

(4) The board shall meet at least annually at the time and place provided in the constitution or bylaws of the FFA. The annual report of the board shall be presented at that meeting. Special meetings of the board may be called at any time by the chair.

(b) Officers.—The officers of the FFA, the terms of officers, and the election of officers, are as provided in the constitution or bylaws of the FFA, except that such officers shall include—

(1) a national advisor;

(2) an executive secretary; and

(3) a treasurer.

(c) Governing Committee.—

(1) The board may designate a governing committee. The terms and method of selecting the governing committee members are as provided in the constitution or bylaws of the FFA, except that all members of the governing committee shall be members of the board of directors and at all times the governing committee shall be comprised of not less than 3 individuals.

(2) When the board is not in session, the governing committee has the powers of the board subject to the board's direction and may authorize the seal of the FFA to be affixed to all papers that require it.

(3) The board shall designate to such committee—

(A) the chair of the board;

(B) the executive secretary of the board; and

(C) the treasurer of the board.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1357; Pub. L. 116–7, §5, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 479.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised Section	Source (U.S. Code)	Source (Statutes at Large)
70904(a)	36:278(a)–(c), (e).	Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, §8, 64 Stat. 565.
70904(b)	36:278(d).

In subsection (a), the text of 36:278(e) is omitted as obsolete. In paragraph (2), the words "Secretary of Education" and "Department of Education" are substituted for "Chief of the Agricultural Education Service, Office of Education, Federal Security Agency" and "Agricultural Education Service, Office of Education, Federal Security Agency", respectively, in section 8(a) of the Act of August 30, 1950 (ch. 823, 64 Stat. 565), because of sections 5 and 8 of Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1953 (5 App. U.S.C.) and 20:3441 and 3507.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2019—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 116–7, §5(1)(A), substituted "FFA" for "corporation" in two places.

Subsec. (a)(2), (3). Pub. L. 116–7, §5(1)(B), added pars. (2) and (3) and struck out former pars. (2) and (3) which read as follows:

"(2) The board consists of the Secretary of Education, four staff members in the Department of Education, and four State supervisors of agriculture education. The Secretary is chairman of the board.

"(3) The term of office of the directors and the method of selecting the directors (except ex officio directors) are as provided in the bylaws."

Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 116–7, §5(1)(C), substituted "constitution or bylaws of the FFA" for "bylaws" and "chair" for "chairman".

Subsecs. (b), (c). Pub. L. 116–7, §5(2), (3), added subsecs. (b) and (c) and struck out former subsec. (b) which read as follows: "Governing Committee.—The board may designate the chairman of the board and two members of the chairman's staff as a governing committee. When the board is not in session, the governing committee has the powers of the board subject to the board's direction and may authorize the seal of the corporation to be affixed to all papers that require it."

§70905. National officers

(a) Composition.—There shall be not less than 6 national student officers of the FFA, including a student president, 4 student vice presidents (each representing regions as provided in the constitution or bylaws of the corporation), and a student secretary.

(b) Election.—The national officers of the corporation shall be elected annually by a majority vote of the delegates assembled in the annual national convention from among qualified members of the corporation.

(c) Vote at National Convention.—Each qualified delegate has one vote at the annual national convention.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1357; Pub. L. 116–7, §6, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 480.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised Section	Source (U.S. Code)	Source (Statutes at Large)
70905	36:277.	Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, §7, 64 Stat. 565.

In subsection (c), the words "Secretary of Education" and "Department of Education" are substituted for "Chief of the Agricultural Education Service, Office of Education, Federal Security Agency" and "that service", respectively, in section 7(c) of the Act of August 30, 1950 (ch. 823, 64 Stat. 565), because of sections 5 and 8 of Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1953 (5 App. U.S.C.) and 20:3441 and 3507. In clause (3), the reference to the Vocational Education Act of 1946 (ch. 541, 49 Stat. 1488) is omitted because that Act was repealed by section 103 of the Act of October 16, 1968 (Public Law 90–576, 82 Stat. 1091).

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–7, §6(1), amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "The national officers of the corporation are a student president, four student vice presidents (one from each of four regions of the United States established in the bylaws for purposes of administration of the corporation), a student secretary, an executive secretary, a treasurer, and a national advisor."

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–7, §6(4), struck out ", except that—" in introductory provisions and pars. (1) to (3) which related to the national advisor, executive secretary, and treasurer, respectively.

Pub. L. 116–7, §6(2), (3), redesignated subsec. (c) as (b) and struck out former subsec. (b) which read as follows: "Board of Student Officers.—The national student officers of the corporation comprise a board of student officers. The board of student officers shall advise and make recommendations to the board of directors about the activities and business of the corporation."

Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 116–7, §6(3), redesignated subsec. (d) as (c). Former subsec. (c) redesignated (b).

§70906. Powers

The FFA may—

(1) adopt and amend bylaws and regulations for the management of its property and the regulation of its affairs, including the establishment and maintenance of local chapters and State associations of chapters;

(2) adopt and alter a seal;

(3) adopt emblems and badges;

(4) choose officers, managers, agents, and employees as the activities of the FFA require;

(5) make contracts;

(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the FFA;

(7) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its obligations by granting security interests in its property;

(8) use FFA funds to give prizes, awards, loans, and grants to deserving members, local FFA chapters, and State FFA associations to carry out the purposes of the FFA;

(9) produce publications, websites, and other media;

(10) make available to State associations, local chapters, and members all official FFA supplies and equipment;

(11) sue and be sued; and

(12) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the FFA.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1357; Pub. L. 116–7, §7, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 481.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised Section	Source (U.S. Code)	Source (Statutes at Large)
70906	36:274.	Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, §§4, 19, 64 Stat. 564, 567.
	36:289.

In this section, the text of 36:289 is omitted as executed and obsolete.

In clause (1), the word "amend" is substituted for "alter" for consistency in the revised title. The words "not inconsistent with the laws of the United States or any State in which such corporation is to operate" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (2), the word "use" is omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (5), the words "make contracts" are substituted for "contract and be contracted with" to eliminate unnecessary words.

Clause (6) is substituted for "to take and hold by lease, gift, purchase, grant, devise, or bequest any property, real or personal, necessary for attaining the objects and accomplishing the purposes of the corporation" and "to transfer and convey real or personal property" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "subject to applicable provisions of law of any State (A) governing the amount or kind of real and personal property which may be held by, or (B) otherwise limiting or controlling the ownership of real and personal property by, a corporation operating in such State" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (7), the words "for the purposes of the corporation" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its obligations by granting security interests in its property" are substituted for "issue bonds therefor, and secure the same by mortgage" for consistency in the revised title. The words "subject to all applicable provisions of Federal or State law" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (8), the words "to carry out the purposes of the corporation" are substituted for "for the purposes set forth in section 273 of this title" for consistency in the revised title.

In clause (11), the words "complain, and defend in any court of competent jurisdiction" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (12), the words "any other act" are substituted for "any and all acts and things" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The word "objects" is omitted as included in "purposes".

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2019—Pub. L. 116–7, §7(1), substituted "FFA" for "corporation" in introductory provisions.

Par. (2). Pub. L. 116–7, §7(2), struck out "corporate" before "seal".

Par. (4). Pub. L. 116–7, §7(3), substituted "FFA" for "corporation".

Par. (6). Pub. L. 116–7, §7(4), substituted "FFA" for "corporation".

Par. (8). Pub. L. 116–7, §7(5), amended par. (8) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (8) read as follows: "use corporate funds to give prizes, awards, loans, and grants to deserving students and young farmers to carry out the purposes of the corporation;".

Par. (9). Pub. L. 116–7, §7(6), amended par. (9) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (9) read as follows: "publish a magazine and other publications;".

Par. (10). Pub. L. 116–7, §7(7), substituted "make available to State" for "procure for and distribute to State" and "FFA" for "Future Farmers of America".

Par. (12). Pub. L. 116–7, §7(8), substituted "FFA" for "corporation".

§70907. Exclusive right to name,¹ seals, emblems, and badges

The FFA and its authorized chapters and associations of chapters have the exclusive right to use the names "Future Farmers of America" and "National FFA Organization," ² and the initials FFA as representing an agricultural education membership organization and seals, emblems, and badges the FFA adopts.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1358; Pub. L. 116–7, §8, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 481.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised Section	Source (U.S. Code)	Source (Statutes at Large)
70907	36:286.	Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, §16, 64 Stat. 566.

The words "duly", "sole", and "lawfully" are omitted as unnecessary.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2019—Pub. L. 116–7 substituted "FFA" for "corporation" in two places, "names" for "name", and " 'Future Farmers of America' and 'National FFA Organization,' " for " 'Future Farmers of America' " and inserted "education" before "membership".

¹ So in original. Probably should be "names".

² So in original. The comma preceding the closing quotation marks probably should not appear.

§70908. Restrictions

(a) Stock and Dividends.—The FFA may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.

(b) Political Activities.—The FFA or a director, officer, or member acting on behalf of the FFA may not contribute to, support, or assist a political party or candidate for elective public office.

(c) Distribution of Income or Assets.—The income or assets of the FFA may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director, officer, or member, except on dissolution or final liquidation of the FFA.

(d) Loans.—The FFA may not make a loan to a director, officer, or employee. Directors who vote for or assent to making a loan to a director, officer, or employee, and officers who participate in making the loan, are jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan until it is repaid.

(e) Prizes, Awards, Grants, or Loans to Student Officers and Members Meeting Criteria.—This section does not preclude prizes, awards, grants, or loans to student officers and members meeting the criteria established by the board of directors for selecting recipients of those benefits.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1358; Pub. L. 116–7, §9, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 481.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised Section	Source (U.S. Code)	Source (Statutes at Large)
70908(a)	36:282.	Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, §§9, 10, 12, 64 Stat. 566.
70908(b)	36:280.
70908(c)	36:279(a).
70908(d)	36:279(b).
70908(e)	36:279(c).

In subsection (a), the words "any shares or" and "its objects and purposes being solely educational" are omitted as unnecessary and for consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (c), the words "inure to the benefit of" are substituted for "inure to" for consistency in the revised title. The words "as provided in section 285 of this title" are omitted as unnecessary.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–7, §9(1), substituted "FFA" for "corporation".

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–7, §9(2), substituted "FFA or a director, officer, or member acting on behalf of the FFA" for "corporation or a director, officer, or member as such".

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 116–7, §9(3), substituted "FFA" for "corporation" in two places.

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 116–7, §9(4), substituted "FFA" for "corporation" in first sentence.

§70909. Relationship to Federal agencies

(a) In General.—On request of the board of directors, the FFA may collaborate with Federal agencies, including the Department of Education and the Department of Agriculture on matters of mutual interest and benefit.

(b) Agency Assistance.—Those Federal agencies may make personnel, services, and facilities available to administer or assist in the administration of the activities of the FFA.

(c) Agency Compensation.—Personnel of the Federal agencies may not receive compensation from the FFA for their services, except that travel and other legitimate expenses as defined by the Federal agencies and approved by the board may be paid.

(d) Cooperation With State Boards.—The Federal agencies also may cooperate with State boards and other organizations for career and technical education to assist in the promotion of activities of the FFA.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1358; Pub. L. 116–7, §10, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 481.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised Section	Source (U.S. Code)	Source (Statutes at Large)
70909	36:288.	Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, §18, 64 Stat. 567.

The words "Secretary of Education" and "Secretary" are substituted for "United States Commissioner of Education", "Commissioner of Education", and "Commissioner", and the words "Department of Education" are substituted for "Office of Education", in section 18 of the Act of August 30, 1950 (ch. 823, 64 Stat. 567), because of 20:3441 and 3507. The words "with the approval of the Federal Security Administrator" and "with the approval of the Administrator" are omitted because the functions of the Federal Security Administrator were transferred to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare by section 5 of Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1953 (5 App. U.S.C.), and were subsequently transferred to the Secretary of Education by 20:3441. See also 20:3507. Substitution of a reference to the "Secretary of Education" would result in a requirement of the Secretary's own approval. The word "activities" (the first time it appears) is substituted for "business and activities" for consistency in the revised title.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2019—Pub. L. 116–7 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "On request of the board of directors of the corporation, the Secretary of Education may make personnel, services, and facilities of the Department of Education available to administer or assist in the administration of the activities of the corporation. Personnel of the Department may not receive compensation from the corporation for their services, except that travel and other legitimate expenses as defined by the Secretary and approved by the board may be paid. The Secretary also may cooperate with the State boards for vocational education to assist in the promotion of the activities of the corporation."

§70910. Headquarters and principal office

The headquarters and principal office of the FFA shall be as provided in the constitution or bylaws of the FFA. The activities of the FFA may be conducted throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United States.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1359; Pub. L. 116–7, §11, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 482.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised Section	Source (U.S. Code)	Source (Statutes at Large)
70910	36:275 (1st sentence).	Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, §5 (1st sentence), 64 Stat. 565.

The word "office" is substituted for "offices" for consistency in the revised title. The word "various" is omitted as unnecessary.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2019—Pub. L. 116–7 substituted "of the FFA shall be as provided in the constitution or bylaws of the FFA. The activities of the FFA" for "of the corporation shall be in the District of Columbia. However, the activities of the corporation are not confined to the District of Columbia but".

§70911. Records and inspection

(a) Records.—The FFA shall keep—

(1) correct and complete records of account;

(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors, and committees having any of the authority of its board of directors; and

(3) a record of the names and addresses of its members.

(b) Inspection.—A member, or an agent or attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the FFA at any reasonable time.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1359; Pub. L. 116–7, §12, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 482.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised Section	Source (U.S. Code)	Source (Statutes at Large)
70911	36:283.	Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, §13, 64 Stat. 566.

The word "records" is substituted for "books and records" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–7, §12(1)(A), substituted "FFA" for "corporation" in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 116–7, §12(1)(B), struck out "entitled to vote" before period at end.

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–7, §12(2), substituted "FFA" for "corporation".

§70912. Service of process

(a) In General.—The FFA shall have a designated agent to receive service of process for the FFA..¹ Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to the business address of the agent, is notice to or service on the FFA.

(b) States, Territories, and Possessions.—As a condition to the exercise of any power or privilege granted by this chapter, the FFA shall file, with the Secretary of State or other designated official of each State, territory, or possession of the United States in which a subordinate association or chapter of the FFA is organized, the name and address of an agent in that State, territory, or possession on whom legal process or demands against the FFA may be served.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1359; Pub. L. 109–284, §5(7), Sept. 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 1212; Pub. L. 116–7, §13, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 482.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised Section	Source (U.S. Code)	Source (Statutes at Large)
70912(a)	36:275 (2d, last sentences).	Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, §§5 (2d, last sentences), 17, 64 Stat. 565, 567.
70912(b)	36:287.

In subsection (a), the word "have" is substituted for "maintain" for consistency in the revised title. The words "at all times", "authorized", and "deemed sufficient" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (b), 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, or similar officer" for consistency in the revised title. The words "post office" and "authorized" are omitted as unnecessary.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–7, §13(1), in heading, substituted "In General" for "District of Columbia", and in text, substituted "FFA" for "corporation" wherever appearing and struck out "in the District of Columbia" before "to receive" and "Designation of the agent shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia" before ". Notice".

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–7, §13(2), substituted "FFA" for "corporation" in two places and inserted "of the FFA" after "association or chapter".

2006—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 109–284 substituted "corporation shall" for "Corporation shall".

¹ So in original.

§70913. Liability for acts of officers and agents

The FFA is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting within the scope of their authority.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1359; Pub. L. 116–7, §14, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 482.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised Section	Source (U.S. Code)	Source (Statutes at Large)
70913	36:281.	Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, §11, 64 Stat. 566.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2019—Pub. L. 116–7 substituted "FFA" for "corporation".

§70914. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation

On dissolution or final liquidation of the FFA, any assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be used by the board of directors for the benefit of students of agricultural education or be transferred to a recognized educational foundation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1359; Pub. L. 116–7, §15, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 482.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised Section	Source (U.S. Code)	Source (Statutes at Large)
70914	36:285.	Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, §15, 64 Stat. 566.

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.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2019—Pub. L. 116–7 substituted "FFA" for "corporation" and "agricultural education" for "vocational agriculture".