§151503. Purposes

(a) Specific Purposes.-The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorporation and include-

(1) bringing into working relations with one another, music clubs and other musical organizations and individuals associated with musical activity for the purpose of developing and maintaining high musical standards;

(2) aiding and encouraging musical education; and

(3) promoting American music and American artists throughout the United States and the world.

(b) Patriotic, Civic, and Historical Organization.-The corporation shall function as a patriotic, civic, and historical organization as authorized by the laws of each State in which it is incorporated.

( Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1402 .)

In subsection (a), the words "objects", "directly or indirectly", and "of America" are omitted as unnecessary and for consistency in the revised title.