r/title-36-PATRIOTIC-AND-NATIONAL-OBSERVANCES-CEREMONIES-AND-ORGANIZATIONS wiki — defined terms
The statute’s own glossary: every term Title 36 defines, in section order.
“World War II memorial” applies in that section
the term “World War II memorial” means the memorial authorized by Public Law 103–32 ( 40 U.S.C. 8903 note) to be established by the Commission on Federal land in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor members of the Armed Forces who served in World War II and to commemorate the participation of the United States in that war. (b) Creation of Memorial Fund .— (1) There is hereby created in the Treasury a fund for the World War II memorial, which shall consist of the following: (A) Amounts deposited, and interest and proceeds credited, under paragraph (2). (B) Obligations obtained under paragraph (3).
“Secretary concerned” applies in that section
the term “Secretary concerned” has the meaning given such term in section 101(a)(9) of title 10 , United States Code. (l) Limitation on Transfer of Surplus Shotguns .— A Secretary may not transfer surplus shotguns described in subsections (h), (i), or (j), until the date that is 60 days after the date of the submittal of the report required under subsection (k).
“rifle” applies in that section
the term “rifle” has the meaning given such term in section 921 of title 18 .
“State” applies throughout its chapter
the term “State” includes the District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States.
“State” applies throughout its chapter
the term “State” includes the District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States.
“applicable amateur sports organization” applies in that section
the term “applicable amateur sports organization” means an amateur sports organization— (1) that is not otherwise subject to the requirements under subchapter III; (2) that participates in an interstate or international amateur athletic competition; and (3) whose membership includes any adult who is in regular contact with an amateur athlete who is a minor.
“applicable entity” applies in that section
the term “applicable entity” means— (A) the Center; (B) a national governing body; (C) the corporation; (D) an amateur sports organization or other person sanctioned by a national governing body under section 220525; (E) an amateur sports organization reporting under section 220530; (F) any officer, employee, agent, or member of an entity described in subparagraph (A), (B), (C), (D), or (E); and (G) any individual participating in a proceeding pursuant to this section.
“joint resolution” applies throughout its subchapter
the term “joint resolution” means a joint resolution— (1) which does not have a preamble; and (2) for which— (A) (i) the title is only as follows: “A joint resolution to dissolve the board of directors of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee”; and (ii) the matter after the resolving clause— (I) is as follows: “That Congress finds that dissolving the board of directors of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee would not unduly interfere with the operations of chapter 2205 of title 36, United States Code”; and (II) prescribes adequate procedures for forming a board of directors of the corporation as expeditiously as possible and in a manner that safeguards the …
“entire board” applies in that section
the term “entire board” means the total number of members of the board of governors that the corporation would have if there were no vacancies; and (2) the term “emergency” shall have such meaning as may be provided in the bylaws.