Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024
Section 314-40-060 - Club property and finances - Concessions(1) All property of any club, as well as the advantages thereof, must belong to the members. Any funds advanced for the purchase or improvement of club rooms or quarters must be advanced by the membership or upon securities or properties owned by the club, and any obligations assumed in connection with the establishment or operation of club rooms or quarters must be assumed by the entire club. No club shall receive any money from any source whatever under any arrangement through or under which the person or persons advancing such funds, whether members of the club or not, are to be given control or supervision over the operation of the club. All activities of any such club, except food service and such other activities as may be specifically approved by the board, must be conducted by the club itself and in its own right, and not upon any concession basis either to any member of the club or to any third party. No member of the club, officer, agent or employee of any such club shall be paid, or directly or indirectly receive, in the form of salary or otherwise, any revenue from the operation of the club beyond the amount of such reasonable compensation as may be fixed or voted by the proper authorities of the club and in accordance with the constitution and bylaws of the club.Wash. Admin. Code § 314-40-060