Definición de Miembro y Miembro de Buena Fe en Actividades de Juego

Explicación Simple

Ser un miembro significa que eres parte de un grupo que tiene permiso para organizar juegos. Para ser considerado un buen miembro, debes haber estado en el grupo al menos un año y no solo unirte para jugar.

Es como ser parte de un equipo de fútbol: no puedes unirte solo para jugar un partido y luego irte. Tienes que asistir a los entrenamientos y ser parte del equipo durante toda la temporada.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan es parte de un club de pesca que organiza torneos. Después de un año de ser miembro activo, puede ayudar a organizar un torneo de pesca. Sin embargo, si solo se unió para participar en el torneo y no tiene un compromiso real con el club, no se le permitirá involucrarse.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

RCW 9.46.0261. - "Member," "bona fide member "Member" and "bona fide member," as used in this chapter, mean a person accepted for membership in an organization eligible to be licensed by the commission under this chapter upon application, with such action being recorded in the official minutes of a regular meeting or who has held full and regular membership status in the organization for a period of not less than twelve consecutive months prior to participating in the management or operation of any gambling activity. Such membership must in no way be dependent upon, or in any way related to, the payment of consideration to participate in any gambling activity.Member or bona fide member shall include only members of an organization's specific chapter or unit licensed by the commission or otherwise actively conducting the gambling activity: PROVIDED, That:(1) Members of chapters or local units of a state, regional or national organization may be considered members of the parent organization for the purpose of a gambling activity conducted by the parent organization, if the rules of the parent organization so permit;(2) Members of a bona fide auxiliary to a principal organization may be considered members of the principal organization for the purpose of a gambling activity conducted by the principal organization. Members of the principal organization may also be considered members of its auxiliary for the purpose of a gambling activity conducted by the auxiliary; and(3) Members of any chapter or local unit within the jurisdiction of the next higher level of the parent organization, and members of a bona fide auxiliary to that chapter or unit, may assist any other chapter or local unit of that same organization licensed by the commission in the conduct of gambling activ