CHAPTER 792

An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered
18.1-880.1 and 18.1-880.2 so as to define the term “clandestine organt-
zation”; and to require these and certain other organizations to reg-
aster with the State Corporation Commission. rH 9011

Approved April 5, 1968

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia be amended by adding sections numbered
18.1-380.1 and 18.1-380.2 as follows:

§ 18.1-380.1. “Clandestine organization” means: Any organization
(1) which conceals, or attempts to conceal, its name, activities or mem-
bership, or the names, activities or membership of any chapter, branch,
unit or affiliate thereof, by the use of cover-names, codes, or any deceptive
practice or other means, or (2) whose members shall be required, urged,
or instructed, or shall adopt any practice, to conceal their membership or
affiliation and that of others in or with such organization, or (3) whose
members shall take any oath or pledge, or shall administer any such oath
or pledge to those associated with them, to maintain in secrecy any matter
or knowledge committed to them by the organization or by any member
thereof, or (4) which shall transact business or advance any purpose at
any secret meeting or meetings which are guarded or secured against
intrusion by persons not associated with it, and (5) whose purpose, policy
or activity includes the unlawful use of violence, threats, or intimidation
in accomplishing any of its objectives.

§ 18.1-380.2. Every existing membership corporation and every
existing unincorporated association which is a clandestine organization
as defined in § 18.1-380.1, shall, within thirty days after the effective
date hereof, and every such corporation or association hereafter organized
within ten days after the adoption thereof, file with the clerk of the
State Corporation Commission a sworn copy of its constitution, bylaws,
rules, regulations, and oath of membership, together with a roster of
its membership and a list of its officers for the current year. Every such
corporation and association shall, in case its constitution, bylaws, rules,
regulations or oath of membership or any part thereof be revised, changed
or amended, within ten days after such revision or amendment, file with
the clerk of the State Corporation Commission a sworn copy of such re-
vised, changed or amended constitution, bylaw, rule, regulation or oath
of membership. Every such corporation or association shall, within thirty
days after a change has been made in its officers, file with the clerk of
the State Corporation Commission a sworn statement showing such
change. Every such corporation or association shall, at intervals of six
months, file with the clerk of the State Corporation Commission, a sworn
statement showing the names and addresses of such additional members
as have been received in such corporation or association during such
interval.

The provisions of this act shall not apply to fraternal organizations
which are organized for charitable, benevolent, and educational objectives
and whose transactions and list of members are open for public inspection.