Us Code § 40733 - Applicability of other law

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§ 40733. Applicability of other law

(a) In General.—Except as provided in subsection (b), section 922(a)(1)–(3) and (5) of title 18 does not apply to the shipment, transportation, receipt, transfer, sale, issuance, loan, or delivery by the corporation, of an item that the corporation is authorized to issue, loan, sell, or receive under this chapter.

(b) Exception.—With respect to firearms other than caliber .22 rimfire and caliber .30 rifles, the corporation shall obtain a license as a dealer in firearms and abide by all requirements imposed on persons licensed under chapter 44 of title 18, including maintaining acquisition and disposition records, and conducting background checks.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1341; Pub. L. 114–92, div. A, title X, §1087(a)(2)(D), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 1013.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
40733 36:5504(e)(2). Feb. 10, 1996, Pub. L. 104–106, title XVI, §1614(e)(2), 110 Stat. 518.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2015—Pub. L. 114–92 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, substituted "Except as provided in subsection (b), section" for "Section", and added subsec. (b).

CHAPTERS 409 THROUGH 499—RESERVED


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2014—Pub. L. 113–237, §3(b)(3), Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 2836, added placeholder for chapters 409 to 499.

CHAPTER 501—DAUGHTERS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR 1861–1865

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Definition.
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Organization.
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Purposes.
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Membership.
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Governing body.
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Powers.
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Restrictions.
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Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
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Records and inspection.
50110.
Service of process.
50111.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
50112.
Annual report.

        

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