36 U.S.C. § 70507: Restrictions

The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend. The activities, funds, income, and property of the corporation may not be used to carry on political activity or attempt to influence legislation. The corporation or a director or officer in the corporate capacity of the director of 1 officer may not contribute to, support, or participate in any political activity or in any manner attempt to influence legislation. 1 So in original. Probably should be “or”. reasonable compensation; or reimbursement for expenses incurred in undertaking the corporation’s business, to officers, directors, or members. prevent the award of a grant to a Federal Bar Association chapter of which an officer, director, or member may be a member; or prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to the corporation’s employees for services undertaken on behalf of the corporation. The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, member, or employee. Members and private individuals are not liable for the obligations of the corporation. may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the United States Government for any of its activities; and may acknowledge this charter.