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WA Rev Code § 24.03A.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.220 - Scope of member's inspection right.

RCW 24.03A.220 Scope of member's inspection right. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) A member's agent or attorney has the same inspection and copying rights as the member represented.(2) The right to copy records under RCW 24.03A.215 includes, if reasonable, the right to receive copies. Copies may be provided through electronic transmission unless the member requests otherwise in the form of a record.(3) The nonprofit corporation may comply with a member's demand to inspect and copy the list of members under RCW 24.03A.215(2)(c) by providing the member for a reasonable charge as described in subsection (4) of this section with a list of members that was compiled no earlier than the date of the member's demand.(4) The nonprofit corporation shall provide a copy of its articles and bylaws at no cost to a member on request. The nonprofit corporation may impose a reasonable charge, covering the costs of labor and material, for copies of any other documents provided to the member. The charge may not exceed the estimated cost of production, reproduction, or transmission of the records.[ 2021 c 176 § 1603.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.225 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.225 - Financial statements for members.

RCW 24.03A.225 Financial statements for members. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) Except as provided in the articles or bylaws of a nonprofit corporation engaged in religious activity, upon a demand in the form of a record from a member, a corporation shall furnish that member with its latest annual financial statements, which may be consolidated or combined statements of the corporation and one or more of its subsidiaries, as appropriate, that include a balance sheet as of the end of the fiscal year and a statement of operations for the year. If financial statements are prepared for the corporation on the basis of generally accepted accounting principles, then the annual financial statements must also be prepared on that basis.(2) If the annual financial statements are reported upon by a certified public accountant, then the accountant's report shall accompany them. If not, then the statements must be accompanied by a statement of the president or the person responsible for the nonprofit corporation's accounting records:(a) Stating the reasonable belief of the president or other person as to whether the statements were prepared on the basis of generally accepted accounting principles and, if not, describing the basis of preparation; and(b) Describing any respects in which the statements were not prepared on a basis of accounting consistent with the statements prepared for the preceding year.[ 2021 c 176 § 1604.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.230 - Court-ordered inspection.

RCW 24.03A.230 Court-ordered inspection. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) If a nonprofit corporation does not allow a member who complies with RCW 24.03A.215(1) to inspect and copy any records required by that subsection to be available for inspection, then the court may summarily order inspection and copying of the records demanded at the corporation's expense upon application of the member.(2) If a nonprofit corporation does not within a reasonable time allow a member to inspect and copy any other record to which the member is entitled under RCW 24.03A.215(2), then the member who complies with RCW 24.03A.215 (3) and (4) may apply to the court for an order to permit inspection and copying of the records demanded. The court may inspect the records in question in camera and determine the extent of required disclosure, if any, in light of RCW 24.03A.215. In making that determination, the court shall consider the probability and extent of potential harm to the corporation or any third party that may result from inspection, and the probability and extent of benefit to the corporation or the member.(3) If the court orders inspection and copying of the records demanded, then it shall also order the nonprofit corporation to pay the member's costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred to obtain the order, unless the corporation proves that it refused inspection in good faith because it had a reasonable basis for doubt about the right of the member to inspect the records demanded. If the court denies the majority of the request for inspection and copying, it may order the member to pay part or all of the nonprofit corporation's costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees.(4) If the court orders inspection and copying of the records demanded, then it may impose reasonable restrictions on the use or distribution of the records by the demanding member.[ 2021 c 176 § 1605.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.235 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.235 - Inspection by directors.

RCW 24.03A.235 Inspection by directors. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) A director of a nonprofit corporation may inspect and copy the books, records, and documents of the corporation at any reasonable time to the extent reasonably related to the performance of the director's duties as a director, including duties as a member of a committee, but not for any other purpose or in any manner that would violate any duty to the corporation or law other than this chapter.(2) The court may order inspection and copying of the books, records, and documents at the corporation's expense, upon application of a director who has been refused the inspection rights set out in subsection (1) of this section, unless the corporation establishes that the director is not entitled to those inspection rights.(3) If an order is issued, then the court may include provisions protecting the nonprofit corporation from undue burden or expense, and prohibiting the director from using information obtained upon exercise of the inspection rights in a manner that would violate a duty to the corporation, and may also order the corporation to reimburse the director for the director's costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred in connection with the application.[ 2021 c 176 § 1606.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.240 - Use of membership list.

RCW 24.03A.240 Use of membership list. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) Without the consent of the board, a membership list or any part thereof may not be obtained or used by any person for any purpose unrelated to a member's interest as a member. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, without the consent of the board, a membership list or any part thereof may not be:(a) Used to solicit cash or other property unless the cash or other property will be used solely to solicit the votes of the members in an election to be held by the nonprofit corporation;(b) Used for any commercial purpose; or(c) Sold to or purchased by any person.(2) Instead of making a membership list available for inspection and copying under RCW 24.03A.210 through 24.03A.240, a nonprofit corporation may elect to proceed under the procedures set forth in RCW 24.03A.405(6).[ 2021 c 176 § 1607.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.245 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.245 - Public benefit designation.

RCW 24.03A.245 Public benefit designation. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) There is hereby established the special designation of "public benefit nonprofit corporation." A corporation may be designated as a public benefit nonprofit corporation if it meets the following requirements:(a) The corporation complies with this chapter; and(b) The corporation is currently recognized by the internal revenue service as an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code or is exempt from applying for that recognition under section 508(c) of the internal revenue code.(2) A temporary designation as a public benefit nonprofit corporation may be provided to a corporation that has applied to the internal revenue service for recognition of its status as an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. The temporary designation is valid for up to one year and may be renewed at the discretion of the secretary of state.(3) Designation of a corporation as a public benefit nonprofit corporation does not alter the applicability to the corporation of any other provision of this chapter.[ 2021 c 176 § 1701.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.250 - Application and renewal.

RCW 24.03A.250 Application and renewal. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) The secretary of state shall develop an application process for new and existing corporations to apply for public benefit nonprofit corporation status.(2) Public benefit nonprofit corporation status must be renewed annually. The secretary of state may schedule renewals in conjunction with the corporation's annual report.[ 2021 c 176 § 1702.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.255 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.255 - Removal of status.

RCW 24.03A.255 Removal of status. (Effective January 1, 2022.)The secretary of state may remove a corporation's public benefit nonprofit corporation designation if the corporation does not comply with this chapter or the internal revenue service revokes recognition of the corporation's status as an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code.[ 2021 c 176 § 1703.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.260 - Registration to do business.

RCW 24.03A.260 Registration to do business. (Effective January 1, 2022.)A foreign nonprofit corporation may not do business in this state until it registers with the secretary of state pursuant to chapter 23.95 RCW.[ 2021 c 176 § 1801.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.265 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.265 - Effect of registration.

RCW 24.03A.265 Effect of registration. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) A foreign nonprofit corporation with a valid foreign registration statement has the same but no greater rights and has the same but no greater privileges as, and except as provided by this chapter is subject to the same duties, restrictions, penalties, and liabilities now or later imposed on, a domestic nonprofit corporation of like character.(2) This chapter does not authorize this state to regulate the organization or internal affairs of a registered foreign nonprofit corporation.(3) For those corporations that have a certificate of authority, are applying for, or intend to apply for a certificate of authority from the insurance commissioner as an insurance company under chapter 48.05 RCW, whenever under this chapter corporate records are required to be delivered to the secretary of state for filing, the records must be delivered to the insurance commissioner rather than the secretary of state.[ 2021 c 176 § 1802.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.270 - Name of foreign nonprofit corporation.

RCW 24.03A.270 Name of foreign nonprofit corporation. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) The name of a registered foreign nonprofit corporation, any name reserved by a registered foreign nonprofit corporation, or any alternate name adopted under RCW 23.95.525 is governed by chapter 23.95 RCW.(2) A foreign nonprofit corporation not registered to do business in this state may register its name, or an alternate name adopted pursuant to RCW 23.95.525, under RCW 23.95.315.[ 2021 c 176 § 1803.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.275 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.275 - Registered agent of foreign nonprofit corporation.

RCW 24.03A.275 Registered agent of foreign nonprofit corporation. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) Each registered foreign nonprofit corporation in this state shall designate and maintain a registered agent in this state.(2) The designation and maintenance of a foreign nonprofit corporation's registered agent are governed by chapter 23.95 RCW.[ 2021 c 176 § 1804.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.280 - Service on foreign nonprofit corporation.

RCW 24.03A.280 Service on foreign nonprofit corporation. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) A registered foreign nonprofit corporation may be served with any process, notice, or demand required or permitted by law by serving its registered agent.(2) Service upon a registered foreign nonprofit corporation made by serving its registered agent, or service on the registered foreign nonprofit corporation in the absence of a registered agent, is governed by chapter 23.95 RCW.[ 2021 c 176 § 1805.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.285 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.285 - Withdrawal of registration.

RCW 24.03A.285 Withdrawal of registration. (Effective January 1, 2022.)A registered foreign nonprofit corporation may withdraw its registration by delivering a statement of withdrawal to the secretary of state for filing under RCW 23.95.530.[ 2021 c 176 § 1806.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.290 - Withdrawal upon conversion or dissolution.

RCW 24.03A.290 Withdrawal upon conversion or dissolution. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) A registered foreign nonprofit corporation that converts to any type of domestic entity automatically is deemed to have withdrawn its registration on the effective date of the conversion.(2) A registered foreign nonprofit corporation that has dissolved and completed winding up or has converted to a domestic or foreign entity not required to register under chapter 23.95 RCW or other law of this state shall deliver a statement of withdrawal to the secretary of state for filing under RCW 23.95.540.(3) After the withdrawal of a foreign nonprofit corporation under this section is effective, service of process in any action or proceeding based on a cause of action arising during the time the foreign nonprofit corporation was registered to do business in this state may be made pursuant to RCW 23.95.450.[ 2021 c 176 § 1807.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.295 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.295 - Amendment to registration upon conversion.

RCW 24.03A.295 Amendment to registration upon conversion. (Effective January 1, 2022.)A registered foreign nonprofit corporation that converts to a foreign for-profit corporation or to any form of foreign unincorporated entity that is required to register with the secretary of state to do business in this state shall deliver to the secretary of state for filing an amendment to its foreign registration statement under RCW 23.95.515.[ 2021 c 176 § 1808.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.300 - Transfer of registration.

RCW 24.03A.300 Transfer of registration. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) If a registered foreign nonprofit corporation merges into a nonregistered foreign entity or converts to a different type of foreign entity required to register to do business in this state, the foreign entity shall deliver to the secretary of state for filing an application for transfer of registration under RCW 23.95.545.(2) If a registered foreign nonprofit corporation is a party to a statutory merger permitted by the laws of the jurisdiction where it is incorporated, and the corporation is the surviving corporation, it is not necessary for the corporation to register to do business or to amend its registration unless the corporation's name is changed.[ 2021 c 176 § 1809.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.305 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.305 - Termination of registration.

RCW 24.03A.305 Termination of registration. (Effective January 1, 2022.)The secretary of state may terminate the registration of a registered foreign nonprofit corporation under RCW 23.95.550:(1) For any reason set forth in RCW 23.95.550(1);(2) If the secretary of state receives a duly authenticated certificate from the secretary of state or other official having custody of corporate records in the state or country under whose law the foreign [nonprofit] corporation is incorporated stating that it has been dissolved or did not survive a merger; or(3) If the corporation has continued to exceed or abuse the authority conferred upon it by this chapter.[ 2021 c 176 § 1810.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.310 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.310 - Judicial review of termination.

RCW 24.03A.310 Judicial review of termination. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) A foreign nonprofit corporation may appeal the secretary of state's termination of its registration to the superior court of Thurston county within ninety days after service of the statement of termination is perfected. The foreign nonprofit corporation shall appeal by petitioning the court to set aside the termination and attaching to the petition copies of its statement of registration and the secretary of state's statement of termination.(2) The court may summarily order the secretary of state to reinstate the registration or may take any other action the court considers appropriate.(3) The court's final decision may be appealed as in other civil proceedings.[ 2021 c 176 § 1811.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.315 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.315 - Members.

RCW 24.03A.315 Members. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) A nonprofit corporation may have one or more classes of members or may have no members.(2) For corporations formed on or after January 1, 2022, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the bylaws, where the articles of a nonprofit corporation do not provide that it has members, the nonprofit corporation does not have members.(3) For organizations formed before January 1, 2022, where the articles of a nonprofit corporation do not provide that it has members, the corporation has members only if the bylaws:(a) Provide that the corporation has members; and(b) Provide that members of at least one class have the right to select or vote for the election of directors or delegates or to vote on at least one type of fundamental transaction.(4) Where a nonprofit corporation does not have members under this section, or where a corporation has no members entitled to vote on a given matter, any provision of this chapter or any other provision of law requiring notice to, the presence of, or the vote, consent, or other action by members in connection with that matter is satisfied by notice to, the presence of, or the vote, consent, or other action by the board.[ 2021 c 176 § 2101.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.320 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.320 - Scope of membership.

RCW 24.03A.320 Scope of membership. (Effective January 1, 2022.)A person is not a member of a nonprofit corporation for purposes of any provision of this chapter unless the person meets the definition of "member" in RCW 24.03A.010, regardless of whether the corporation refers to or designates the person as a member.[ 2021 c 176 § 2102.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.325 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.325 - Admission of members.

RCW 24.03A.325 Admission of members. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) The articles or bylaws of a membership corporation may establish criteria or procedures for admission of members.(2) A person may not be admitted as a member without the person's consent. Consent may be express or implied and need not be in the form of a record.(3) If a membership corporation provides certificates of membership to the members, then the certificates shall not be registered or transferable except as provided in the articles or bylaws or by resolution of the board.[ 2021 c 176 § 2103.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.330 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.330 - Consideration for admission.

RCW 24.03A.330 Consideration for admission. (Effective January 1, 2022.)Except as provided in its articles or bylaws, a membership corporation may admit members for no consideration or for consideration determined by the board, which may take any form, including promissory notes, intangible property, or past or future services. Payment of the consideration may be made at those times and upon those terms as are set forth in or authorized by the articles, bylaws, or a resolution of the board.[ 2021 c 176 § 2104.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.