Legislative Report Blog
Previously a monthly newsletter, the Legislative Report is now a blog* , providing timely information on federal and state legislation and regulations and state trends as well as the myriad issues affecting the private club industry. A companion to CMAA's Legislative website, this resource should be your first stop for any information regarding legal, tax or legislative club-specific issues. *member-only. Please login.
Legislative Report
The CMAA Legislative Report is a monthly online publication which highlights legislative, regulatory, legal and tax issues affecting the club industry as well as economic and industry trends. Use this resource to stay abreast of all of the issues which could affect your club facility and employees.
Legislative Summary
This online tool allows members to quickly and easily monitor Association-tracked legislation for the federal government and all 50 states. This resource provides all versions of the text including full bill text, history, sponsor information, current status and fiscal information.
501(c)(7) Tax Exempt Club information
There are many questions surrounding tax-exempt social clubs under IRC section 501(c)(7). According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a social club is organized for pleasure, recreation and other similar non profitable purposes and substantially all of its activities are for these purposes. more...
Health Care Reform
On March 21, the House of Representatives voted 219-212 to pass the $871 billion Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590), originally passed by the Senate on Christmas Eve 2009. On March 23, President Obama signed this measure into law. Find out what you need to know about employer requirements, seasonal employees and individual tax consequences. more…
Accessible Golf
The mission of the National Alliance for Accessible Golf is to increase participation of people with disabilities in the game of golf, and the overarching purpose of the Alliance is to develop solutions to critical issues relative to making the game of golf accessible to persons with disabilities. more...
ADA
On July 26, 1990, Former President George Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This expansive new civil rights law protects individuals who have either physical or mental disabilities from discrimination. The ADA makes it unlawful to discriminate in employment practices, state and local government services, public accommodations, transportation and telecommunications. more... (member only; password required)
Immigration
CMAA supports sound immigration reform and supports the efforts of our partners at the US Chamber and the Committee of 100. CMAA is closely monitoring the regulatory efforts to modify the H-2B visa program. more...
Music Licensing
Most clubs play music in their establishment for the enjoyment of their members. In the case of recorded music, the performance rights generally are owned by either the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP); Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI); or SESAC, Inc. As such, clubs must obtain a licensing fee to obtain the legal permission required to perform copyrighted music under the U.S. Copyright Law. more...
Motion Picture Licensing
The Federal Copyright Act stipulates that pre-recorded home videocassettes or videodiscs, those found in retail or rental stores, are intended for personal, private home use only, and that showings outside of the home are considered "public performances" and require a license. more...
National Golf Day
Held annually, this event brings together the industry in advocating the economic, environmental and philanthropic contributions of golf to the nation. more...
Youth Workers
Many clubs hire teenagers to serve in the capacity of maintenance staff, waitstaff, interns and other positions throughout the club. There are, however, various regulations with respect to what job duties teenage workers can and cannot be asked to do. more...
OSHA
In September of 2003, CMAA signed an Alliance with OSHA to promote safe and healthful working conditions for membership club employees. In February of 2005, CMAA renewed its Alliance and added a new scope of concentration, landscaping and horticulture. In October 2007, the Alliance was again renewed. more...