(a) Federal Charter.—American Hospital of Paris (in this chapter, the “corporation”) is a federally chartered corporation.

Terms Used In 36 USC 21501

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.

(b) Place of Incorporation.—The corporation is declared to be incorporated in the District of Columbia.

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