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 PUBLIC LAW 97-427—JAN. 8, 1983

96 STAT. 2267

as is the report of the audit required by section 11 of this Act. The report shall not be printed as a public document. RESERVATION OF RIGHT TO AMEND OR REPEAL CHARTER

SEC. 13. The right to alter, amend, or repeal this Act is expressly reserved to the Congress.

36 USC 2212.

DEFINITION OF " S T A T E "

SEC. 14. For purposes of this Act, the term "State" includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the territories and possessions of the United States.

36 USC 2213.

TAX-EXEMPT STATUS

SEC. 15, The corporation shall maintain its status as an organization exempt from taxation as provided in the Internal Revenue Code, If the corporation fails to maintain such status, the charter granted hereby shall expire.

36 USC 2214.

TERMINATION

SEC. 16. If the corporation shall fail to comply with any of the restrictions or provisions of this Act the charter granted hereby shall expire. Approved January 8, 1983.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 7423: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): Dec. 17, considered and passed House. Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate.

36 USC 2215.

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