<P> In the United States, such motorcycle clubs are considered "outlaw" not necessarily because they engage in criminal activity, but because they are not sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) and do not adhere to the AMA's rules . Instead the clubs have their own set of bylaws reflecting the outlaw biker culture . </P> <P> The U.S. Department of Justice defines "outlaw motorcycle gangs" (OMG) as "organizations whose members use their motorcycle clubs as conduits for criminal enterprises". </P> <P> While organizations may vary, the typical internal organization of a motorcycle club consists of a president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, road captain, and sergeant - at - arms (sometimes known as enforcer). Localized groups of a single, large MC are called charters and the first charter established for an MC is referred to as the mother charter . The president of the mother charter serves as the president of the entire MC, and sets club policy on a variety of issues . </P> <P> Larger motorcycle clubs often acquire real estate for use as a clubhouse or private compound . </P>

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