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WA Rev Code § 24.03A.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.020 - Service on corporations.

RCW 24.03A.020 Service on corporations. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) Service upon a nonprofit corporation of any process, notice, or demand required or permitted by law may be made by serving the nonprofit corporation's registered agent.(2) Service upon a nonprofit corporation made by serving the nonprofit corporation's registered agent, or service on the nonprofit corporation in the absence of a registered agent, is governed by chapter 23.95 RCW.[ 2021 c 176 § 1104.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.025 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.025 - Venue for actions.

RCW 24.03A.025 Venue for actions. (Effective January 1, 2022.)Except as provided under federal or state law or in specific provisions of this chapter, every action arising under this chapter shall be tried in, and "the court" throughout this chapter refers to, the superior court:(1) In the county where the corporation's principal office in this state is located;(2) If the corporation has no principal office in this state, in the county where the corporation's registered agent in this state is located;(3) Of King county; or(4) Of Thurston county.[ 2021 c 176 § 1105.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.030 - Application to existing nonprofit corporations.

RCW 24.03A.030 Application to existing nonprofit corporations. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) This chapter applies to every domestic nonprofit corporation in existence on January 1, 2022, that was incorporated under chapter 24.03 RCW or filed a statement of election through which it elected to have chapter 24.03 RCW apply to it.(2) Any corporation or association organized under any other chapter of Title 24 RCW may be reorganized under this chapter by adopting and filing amendments to its articles in accordance with this chapter. The articles as amended shall conform to this chapter, and shall state that the corporation accepts the benefits of and will be bound by this chapter.[ 2021 c 176 § 1106.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.035 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.035 - Application to registered foreign nonprofit corporations.

RCW 24.03A.035 Application to registered foreign nonprofit corporations. (Effective January 1, 2022.)A foreign nonprofit corporation registered as of December 31, 2021, is subject to this chapter but is not required to obtain a new statement of registration to transact business in this state.[ 2021 c 176 § 1107.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.040 - Relationship to prior statutes.

RCW 24.03A.040 Relationship to prior statutes. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the repeal of chapter 24.03 RCW by chapter 176, Laws of 2021 does not affect:(a) The operation of the repealed chapter or any action taken under it before its repeal;(b) Any ratification, right, remedy, privilege, obligation, or liability acquired, accrued, or incurred under the repealed chapter before its repeal;(c) Any violation of the repealed chapter, or any penalty, forfeiture, or punishment incurred because of the violation, before its repeal; or(d) Any proceeding, reorganization, or dissolution commenced under the repealed chapter before its repeal, and the proceeding, reorganization, or dissolution may be completed in accordance with the repealed chapter as if it had not been repealed.(2) If a penalty or punishment imposed for violation of chapter 24.03 RCW repealed by chapter 176, Laws of 2021 is reduced by this chapter, then the penalty or punishment if not already imposed shall be imposed in accordance with this chapter.[ 2021 c 176 § 1108.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.045 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.045 - Relationship to other laws.

RCW 24.03A.045 Relationship to other laws. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) Unless displaced by particular provisions of this chapter, the principles of law and equity supplement this chapter.(2) This chapter does not authorize an act prohibited by, and does not affect the application or requirements of, law other than this chapter.(3) This chapter modifies, limits, or supersedes the federal electronic signatures in global and national commerce act, Title 15 U.S.C. Sec. 7001 et seq., but this chapter does not modify, limit, or supersede section 101(c) of that act or authorize delivery by electronic transmission of any of the notices described in section 103(b) of that act.[ 2021 c 176 § 1109.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.050 - Subordination to canon law.

RCW 24.03A.050 Subordination to canon law. (Effective January 1, 2022.)To the extent religious doctrine or canon law governing the internal affairs of a nonprofit corporation is inconsistent with this chapter, the religious doctrine or canon law controls to the extent required by the United States Constitution, the state Constitution, or both.[ 2021 c 176 § 1110.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.055 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.055 - Applicability of uniform business organizations code.

RCW 24.03A.055 Applicability of uniform business organizations code. (Effective January 1, 2022.)Filing of documents under this chapter by the secretary of state is governed by this chapter and chapter 23.95 RCW.[ 2021 c 176 § 1201.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.060 - Filing requirements.

RCW 24.03A.060 Filing requirements. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) To be entitled to filing by the secretary of state, a record delivered for filing under this chapter must:(a) Satisfy the requirements set forth in RCW 23.95.200;(b) Contain all information required under this chapter and chapter 23.95 RCW;(c) Be executed on behalf of the domestic or foreign entity as follows:(i) If the entity is a domestic or foreign nonprofit corporation, by an officer;(ii) If the entity is not a domestic or foreign nonprofit corporation, by a person with authority to sign for the entity; or(iii) If the entity is in the hands of a custodian, receiver, trustee, or other court-appointed fiduciary, by that fiduciary; and(d) Satisfy the requirements of any other provision of this chapter or chapter 23.95 RCW that adds to or varies any of the requirements in this section.(2) A filed record may include additional information not in conflict with the requirements of subsection (1) of this section.(3)(a) Whenever a provision of this chapter permits any of the terms of a plan or a filed record to be dependent on facts objectively ascertainable outside the plan or filed record, the following provisions apply:(i) The plan or filed record shall set forth the manner in which the facts will operate upon the terms of the plan or filed record.(ii) The facts may include:(A) Any of the following that is available in a nationally recognized news or information medium either in print or electronically: Statistical or market indices, market prices of any security or group of securities, interest rates, currency exchange rates, or similar economic or financial data;(B) A determination or action by any person or body, including the nonprofit corporation or any other party to a plan or filed record; or(C) The terms of, or actions taken under, an agreement to which the corporation is a party, or any other agreement or record.(d)[(b)] As used in this subsection [section]:(i) "Filed record" means a record filed by the secretary of state under any provision of the uniform business organizations code or any provision of this chapter except RCW 24.03A.260 through 24.03A.310, except an annual report filed pursuant to RCW 24.03A.070; and(ii) "Plan" means a plan of domestication, business conversion, entity conversion, distribution, or merger.[ 2021 c 176 § 1202.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.065 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.065 - Electronic filings.

RCW 24.03A.065 Electronic filings. (Effective January 1, 2022.)Any rules governing electronic filing adopted by the secretary of state under RCW 23.95.115(2) apply to all filings required or permitted under this chapter unless such rules, this chapter, or chapter 23.95 RCW specify otherwise.[ 2021 c 176 § 1203.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.070 - Annual report.

RCW 24.03A.070 Annual report. (Effective January 1, 2022.)Each domestic nonprofit corporation, and each registered foreign nonprofit corporation, shall deliver to the secretary of state for filing an annual report as required under RCW 23.95.255(2).[ 2021 c 176 § 1204.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.075 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.075 - Major changes by charitable corporations.

RCW 24.03A.075 Major changes by charitable corporations. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) A charitable corporation shall report any action described in subsection (2) of this section on the next annual report that the charitable corporation delivers to the secretary of state for filing under RCW 24.03A.070, except as provided in subsection (3) of this section.(2) The actions that create a reporting requirement under this section are:(a) Amendment of the charitable corporation's articles to include one or more purposes of the corporation substantially different from any purpose stated in the charitable corporation's articles in effect before the amendment; or(b) Operation of a significant program or activity that is substantially different from both:(i) Programs or activities the charitable corporation has previously operated; and(ii) Programs or activities described in the most recent application for recognition of exemption from federal income tax that the charitable corporation has filed with the internal revenue service and in response to which the internal revenue service has issued a determination letter of tax-exempt status to the charitable corporation.(3) A charitable corporation is not required to report actions described in subsection (2) of this section:(a) If the charitable corporation was a religious corporation both before and after it took the action;(b) Within the charitable corporation's first three years of existence, if all programs or activities the charitable corporation operates are consistent with the purposes set forth in the charitable corporation's articles; or(c) When the charitable corporation operates a program or activity described in subsection (2)(b) of this section, if all funds expended to conduct such a program or activity are derived only from one or more of the following sources:(i) Contributions or sales in response to one or more solicitations in which:(A) The program or activity was clearly described; and(B) A statement was made that implies that the corporation will apply any contribution, or proceeds from any sale, in connection with those solicitations toward the program or activity;(ii) Admissions, performance of services, or furnishing of facilities;(iii) Sales of goods not in connection with any solicitation;(iv) Income from investments of the charitable corporation that is not subject to any gift restriction; or(v) Revenue from any source that is recognized after the program or activity has been in continuous operation and disclosed to the general public for a period of at least three years.(4) The secretary of state shall deliver to the attorney general a copy of every annual report filed by the secretary of state that includes a report described in this section.[ 2021 c 176 § 1205.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.080 - Powers of secretary of state.

RCW 24.03A.080 Powers of secretary of state. (Effective January 1, 2022.)The secretary of state has the powers reasonably necessary to perform the duties required by this chapter, including adoption, amendment, or repeal of rules under chapter 34.05 RCW for the efficient administration of this chapter.[ 2021 c 176 § 1206.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.085 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.085 - Fees.

RCW 24.03A.085 Fees. (Effective January 1, 2022.)The secretary of state may adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW setting fees for any services provided by the secretary of state under this chapter.[ 2021 c 176 § 1207.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.090 - Incorporators.

RCW 24.03A.090 Incorporators. (Effective January 1, 2022.)One or more individuals may act as the incorporators of a nonprofit corporation by delivering articles of incorporation to the secretary of state for filing. Individuals acting as incorporators must be at least eighteen years old.[ 2021 c 176 § 1301.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.095 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.095 - Corporate name.

RCW 24.03A.095 Corporate name. (Effective January 1, 2022.)The name or any reserved name of a nonprofit corporation is governed by chapter 23.95 RCW.[ 2021 c 176 § 1302.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.100 - Articles of incorporation.

RCW 24.03A.100 Articles of incorporation. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) The articles of incorporation shall set forth:(a) A name for the nonprofit corporation that satisfies the requirements of RCW 24.03A.095;(b) The name and address of the corporation's initial registered agent;(c) That the corporation is incorporated under this chapter;(d) The purpose or purposes for which the corporation is organized;(e) The number of directors constituting the initial board of directors, and the names and mailing addresses of the persons who are to serve as the initial directors;(f) If the corporation will have members as defined in RCW 24.03A.010, a statement that the corporation will have members;(g) The distribution of assets upon dissolution;(h) The name and mailing address of each incorporator; and(i) The signature of each incorporator.(2) The articles of incorporation may set forth:(a) A statement that the corporation has no members as defined in this chapter (whether or not the corporation uses the term "member" to define one or more classes of persons who are not members as defined in this chapter);(b) The names of the initial members, if any;(c) Provisions not inconsistent with law regarding:(i) Managing the business and regulating the affairs of the corporation;(ii) Defining, limiting, and regulating the powers of the corporation, its board of directors, and the members, if any;(iii) The characteristics, qualifications, rights, limitations, and obligations attaching to each or any class of members;(d) A provision permitting or making obligatory indemnification of any individual made a party to a proceeding because the individual is or was a director against liability incurred in the proceeding, subject to the limitations set forth in RCW 24.03A.630;(e) Provisions required if the corporation is to be exempt from taxation under federal, state, or local law; or(f) Any other provision that this chapter specifically permits to be set forth in the articles or bylaws.(3) The articles of incorporation need not set forth any of the corporate powers enumerated in this chapter.(4) Provisions of the articles may be made dependent upon facts objectively ascertainable outside the articles in accordance with RCW 24.03A.060(3).[ 2021 c 176 § 1303.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.105 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.105 - Effectiveness of incorporation.

RCW 24.03A.105 Effectiveness of incorporation. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) Unless a delayed effective date is specified, the corporate existence begins on the date the articles are filed by the secretary of state.(2) The filing of the articles by the secretary of state is conclusive proof that the incorporators satisfied all conditions precedent to incorporation except in a proceeding by this state to cancel or revoke the incorporation or involuntarily dissolve the nonprofit corporation.[ 2021 c 176 § 1304.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.110 - Requirement of registered agent.

RCW 24.03A.110 Requirement of registered agent. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) Each nonprofit corporation shall designate and maintain a registered agent in this state.(2) The designation and maintenance of a nonprofit corporation's registered agent are governed by chapter 23.95 RCW.[ 2021 c 176 § 1305.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.115 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.115 - Liability for preincorporation transactions.

RCW 24.03A.115 Liability for preincorporation transactions. (Effective January 1, 2022.)All persons purporting to act as or on behalf of a nonprofit corporation, knowing there was no incorporation under this chapter, are jointly and severally liable for all liabilities created while so acting.[ 2021 c 176 § 1306.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.120 - Organization of corporations.

RCW 24.03A.120 Organization of corporations. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) After incorporation:(a) The initial directors shall hold an organizational meeting at the call of a majority of the initial directors to complete the organization of the nonprofit corporation by appointing officers, adopting bylaws, and carrying on any other business brought before the meeting; and(b) If the initial directors resign or refuse to meet, then the incorporator or incorporators shall hold a meeting at the call of a majority of the incorporators to elect a board of directors who shall complete the organization of the corporation.(2) An organizational meeting may be held in or out of this state.(3) The directors or incorporators may take organizational action without a meeting if the action taken is evidenced by one or more consents in the form of a record describing the action taken and executed by each director or incorporator.[ 2021 c 176 § 1307.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.125 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.125 - Bylaws.

RCW 24.03A.125 Bylaws. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) The board shall adopt initial bylaws for the corporation.(2) The bylaws may contain any provision for managing the activities and regulating the affairs of the corporation that is not inconsistent with law or the articles. Whenever a provision of the bylaws is inconsistent with a provision of the articles, the provision of the articles controls.[ 2021 c 176 § 1308.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
WA Rev Code § 24.03A.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.03A - Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.|24.03A.130 - Purposes.

RCW 24.03A.130 Purposes. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) Nonprofit corporations may be organized under this chapter for the purpose of engaging in any lawful activity. A nonprofit corporation may set forth a more limited purpose or purposes in its articles.(2) A charitable corporation formed on or after January 1, 2022, must be organized under this chapter, unless incorporating under this chapter is prohibited by another statute of this state.(3) A corporation engaging in an activity that is subject to regulation under another statute of this state may incorporate under this chapter only if incorporating under this chapter is not prohibited by the other statute. The corporation is subject to all the limitations of the other statute. Organizations subject to any provision of the banking or insurance laws of this state may not be organized under this chapter, except that any nonprofit corporation heretofore organized under any act hereby repealed and existing for the purpose of providing health care services as defined in RCW 48.44.010 or 48.46.020, as now or hereafter amended, continues to be organized under this chapter.[ 2021 c 176 § 1401.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.