36 USC Ch. 1305: LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL, INCORPORATED
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36 USC Ch. 1305: LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL, INCORPORATED
From Title 36—PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONSSubtitle II—Patriotic and National OrganizationsPart B—Organizations

CHAPTER 1305—LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL, INCORPORATED

Sec.
130501.
Organization.
130502.
Purposes.
130503.
Membership.
130504.
Governing body.
130505.
Powers.
130506.
Exclusive right to name and emblems.
130507.
Restrictions.
130508.
Principal office.
130509.
Records and inspection.
130510.
Statement required in audit report.
130511.
Service of process.
130512.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
130513.
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.

        

§130501. Organization

(a) Federal Charter.—Little League Baseball, Incorporated (in this chapter, the "corporation"), is a federally chartered corporation.

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

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1376.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
130501 36:1071. July 16, 1964, Pub. L. 88–378, §§1, 2, 78 Stat. 325.
  36:1072.  

This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words. The text of 36:1072 is omitted as executed.

§130502. Purposes

The purposes of the corporation are—

(1) to promote, develop, supervise, and voluntarily assist in all lawful ways the interest of young people who participate in Little League baseball;

(2) to help and voluntarily assist young people in developing qualities of citizenship and sportsmanship; and

(3) using the disciplines of the native American game of baseball, to teach spirit and competitive will to win, physical fitness through individual sacrifice, the values of team play, and wholesome well being through healthy social association with other youngsters under proper leadership.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1377.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
130502 36:1073. July 16, 1964, Pub. L. 88–378, §3, 78 Stat. 325; Dec. 26, 1974, Pub. L. 93–551, 88 Stat. 1744.

Before clause (1), the word "objects" is omitted as included in "purposes".

§130503. Membership

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

(b) Voting.—Each member (except an honorary or associate member) has one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of the members.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1377.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
130503 36:1076. July 16, 1964, Pub. L. 88–378, §6, 78 Stat. 326.

§130504. Governing body

(a) Board of Directors.—(1) The board of directors is the governing body of the corporation. Between meetings of the corporation, the board is responsible for the general policies and program of the corporation. The board is responsible for the control of all funds of the corporation.

(2) The number of directors, their manner of selection (including the filling of vacancies), and their term of office are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation. However, the board shall have at least 13 directors.

(b) Officers.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a chairman of the board of directors, a president, a vice president, and a secretary-treasurer. Their duties are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.

(2) The officers shall be elected annually at the annual meeting of the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1377.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
130504(a) 36:1077. July 16, 1964, Pub. L. 88–378, §§7, 8, 78 Stat. 326.
130504(b) 36:1078.  

In subsection (a), the text of 36:1077(a) and the word "Thereafter" in 36:1077(b) are omitted as executed and obsolete. In paragraph (2), the word "filling" is substituted for "filing" to correct an error in the United States Code.

§130505. Powers

The corporation may—

(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;

(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;

(3) adopt, alter, and display seals, emblems, and badges;

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

(5) make contracts;

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

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

(8) charge and collect membership dues and subscription fees;

(9) sue and be sued; and

(10) do any other act necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1377.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
130505 36:1074. July 16, 1964, Pub. L. 88–378, §§4, 17, 78 Stat. 325, 328.
  36:1087.  

In this section, the text of 36:1087 is omitted as executed and obsolete.

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

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

In clause (3), the word "use" is omitted as included in "display". The words "as it may adopt" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (4), the word "activities" is substituted for "business" for consistency in the revised title.

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

Clause (6) is substituted for "take and hold by lease, gift, purchase, grant, devise, bequest or otherwise any property, real or personal, necessary for attaining the objects and carrying into effect the purposes of the corporation" and "transfer, encumber, 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 in 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 or 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 "receive contributions or grants of money or property to be devoted to the carrying out of its purposes" are omitted as included in "acquire . . . property as necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the corporation" in clause (6).

In clause (9), the words "complain, and defend in any court of competent jurisdiction" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (10), the words "and all lawful", "and things", and "objects and" are omitted as unnecessary.

§130506. Exclusive right to name and emblems

The corporation has the exclusive right to use and to allow others to use the names "Little League" and "Little Leaguer" and the official Little League emblem or any colorable simulation of that emblem. This section does not affect any vested rights.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1378.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
130506 36:1086. July 16, 1964, Pub. L. 88–378, §16, 78 Stat. 328.

The word "sole" is omitted as included in "exclusive". The words "or refuse" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "This section does not affect any vested rights" are substituted for "No powers or privileges hereby granted shall, however, interfere or conflict with established or vested rights" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.

§130507. Restrictions

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

(b) Political Activities.—The corporation or a director, officer, or agent as such may not contribute to, support, or assist any political party or candidate for office.

(c) Distribution of Income or Assets.—The income and assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director, officer, or member during the life of the corporation or on its dissolution or final liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to an officer in an amount approved by the board of directors.

(d) Loans.—The corporation 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.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1378.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
130507(a) 36:1082. July 16, 1964, Pub. L. 88–378, §§9, 10, 12, 78 Stat. 327.
130507(b) 36:1080.  
130507(c) 36:1079(a).  
130507(d) 36:1079(b).  

In subsection (a), the words "any shares of" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (b), the words "or otherwise" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (c), the words "inure to the benefit of" are substituted for "inure to" for consistency in the revised title. The words "This subsection does not prevent" are substituted for "Nothing in this subsection, however, shall be construed to prevent" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.

§130508. Principal office

The principal office of the corporation shall be in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, or another place decided by the board of directors. However, the activities of the corporation may be conducted throughout the world.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1378.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
130508 36:1075(a). July 16, 1964, Pub. L. 88–378, §5(a), 78 Stat. 326.

The words "shall not be confined to that place and" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "throughout the various States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the possessions of the United States, and in other areas" are omitted as included in "throughout the world".

§130509. Records and inspection

(a) Records.—The corporation 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) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of its members entitled to vote.


(b) Inspection.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1378.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
130509 36:1083. July 16, 1964, Pub. L. 88–378, §13, 78 Stat. 327.

The word "records" is substituted for "books and records" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.

§130510. Statement required in audit report

The corporation shall include in the audit report statement required under section 10101(b)(1)(B) of this title a schedule of all contracts requiring payments greater than $10,000 and all payments of compensation or fees at a rate greater than $10,000 a year.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1378.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
130510 36:1084(b) (2d sentence cl. (2)). July 16, 1964, Pub. L. 88–378, §14(b) (2d sentence cl. (2)), 78 Stat. 328.

The word "salaries" is omitted as included in "compensation".


Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Termination of Reporting Requirements

For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of reporting provisions in this section, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and page 202 of House Document No. 103–7.

§130511. Service of process

The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District of Columbia to receive service of process for the corporation. Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to the business address of the agent, is notice to or service on the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1379.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
130511 36:1075(b). July 16, 1964, Pub. L. 88–378, §5(b), 78 Stat. 326.

§130512. Liability for acts of officers and agents

The corporation 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. 1379.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
130512 36:1081. July 16, 1964, Pub. L. 88–378, §11, 78 Stat. 327.

§130513. 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 distributed as provided by the board of directors, but consistent with the purposes of the corporation and in compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1379.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
130513 36:1085. July 16, 1964, Pub. L. 88–378, §15, 78 Stat. 328.

The words "dissolution or final liquidation" are substituted for "final dissolution or liquidation" for consistency in the revised title. The word "satisfaction" is omitted as included in "discharge", and the word "obligations" is omitted as included in "liabilities". The words "outstanding" and "and all Federal and State laws applicable thereto" are omitted as unnecessary.