Section 7. Emeritus Members.

In addition to the classes of membership provided in the preceding sections of this Article, the Executive Committee may approve or disapprove applications for emeritus member status as provided for in Rule 1-202(d) of the Bar Rules. Applications for emeritus membership shall be on forms prescribed by the Executive Committee.

Emeritus membership shall have the same privileges, rights, duties and responsibilities as active membership, except that emeritus members shall not give legal advice or otherwise practice law, nominate a member for office or hold office in the State Bar, or vote on any candidate for elected position in or proposal concerning the State Bar.

The State Bar shall send annual dues statements to all emeritus members. Although emeritus members shall not be required to pay State Bar dues or annual fees, each member shall be required to return the annual dues statement to the Executive Director confirming the member's emeritus status and address. Emeritus members may be required to pay section dues at the option of each section of the State Bar.