A Private Membership Association (PMA) is an organization formed by a group of individuals who come together for a common purpose and agree to associate with each other under a private arrangement. The primary characteristic of a PMA is that its members join voluntarily and typically for a specific purpose, such as social, recreational, religious, or educational activities.
Key features of Private Membership Associations include:
- Voluntary Membership: Participation in a Private Membership Association is entirely voluntary. Individuals choose to join the association based on their shared interests or objectives.
- Private Agreement: PMAs operate under private agreements or contracts among their members. These agreements outline the rights, responsibilities, and rules governing the association’s activities.
- Privacy and Exclusivity: Private Membership Associations often emphasize privacy and exclusivity. The activities and affairs of the association are intended to be kept within the membership, and outsiders generally do not have access to the organization’s internal matters.
- Self-Governance: Members of a PMA typically govern themselves and make decisions collectively. The internal structure and decision-making processes can vary depending on the nature and purpose of the association.
- Limited Government Intervention: Private Membership Associations often seek to minimize government intervention in their affairs. They may assert that their activities fall within the realm of private, voluntary associations and are not subject to certain regulatory requirements that apply to public entities.
It’s important to note that while Private Membership Associations are formed for legitimate purposes, some individuals or groups may attempt to use the concept to circumvent legal regulations or engage in activities that could raise legal concerns. As a result, the legal status and recognition of Private Membership Associations can vary, and individuals considering joining or forming one should carefully understand the legal implications and ensure compliance with relevant laws.
Laws regarding Private Membership Associations may differ by jurisdiction, and individuals interested in forming or participating in such associations should seek legal advice to ensure compliance with local regulations. There is more information on the details, prerequisites, and other considerations here.
It is very important to understand the fundamental function of a PMA. That function is to preserve private property for the owners and beneficiaries of the PMA. The company, business, or club can still exist without regulation thus avoiding costly entanglements like taxes, insurance, and lawsuits. The key takeaway is that a PMA is private and isolated from the government. Using a corporation to manage a PMA brings a conflict of interest as a cross-jurisdictional problem. Whereas the corporation is owned by the state and governed by statute, the PMA is administrated by a living man or woman. If a corporation manages a PMA, the PMA is no longer a PMA because it is no longer private. Corporations are Public entities PMAs are private you can not mix the two without a loss of sovereignty. This is very important that the owner of a PMA has successfully corrected their status from a citizen to that of a recognized living man or woman. This status correction is a change like the relations a living man or woman has with a government. As codified in Title 8 Section 1101 subpart A in the US Code, the lawful status of a state national or state citizen is accepted. If you have not corrected your status and find a legal situation in court, you’re going to need to hire an attorney and lose the case and the money it took to defend the property of the PMA, when the whole time Article 1 Section 10 of the United States Constitution secures the private obligations of contracts between private parties. The presumption that you cannot own property and that you are not private as an owner of private property will emerge and the court will not rule in your favor because the PMA is a common law jurisdiction in so much as the law that protects your PMA is Supreme Law and Common Law, while the citizen is a maritime commercial Jurisdiction. If a citizen claims to be the owner of a PMA that is in litigation. The court will find that the PMA is not truly private because a member of the public is operating it. This is not in every case but it is a big costly loophole problem that almost nobody knows about concerning a PMA. If you would like to learn more about changing status to a State National, which has the highest level of diplomatic immunity send me an email. If you would like to change your political status to a State Citizen who has the most authority to serve your community as a land sheriff, Judge, or other elected official for your state. Contact me and I will provide free civics training. If you are in a hurry and need me to draft and process paperwork and explain things that is how I earn.