(a) Stock and Dividends.—The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.
Terms Used In 36 USC 70507
- 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.
- individual: shall include every infant member of the species homo sapiens who is born alive at any stage of development. See 1 USC 8
- officer: includes any person authorized by law to perform the duties of the office. See 1 USC 1
(b) Political Activities.—(1) The activities, funds, income, and property of the corporation may not be used to carry on political activity or attempt to influence legislation.
(2) The corporation or a director or officer as such may not contribute to, support, or assist a political party or candidate for elective public office.
(c) Distribution of Income.—The income of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of a director, officer, member, or private individual.
(d) Loans.—The corporation may not make a loan or advance to a director or officer. Directors and officers who vote for, assent to, or participate in making a loan or advance to a director or officer are jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan or advance until it is repaid.
(e) Immunity From Liability.—Members and private individuals are not liable for the obligations of the corporation.
