Sec. 7.1:

All persons duly recognized by their chapter or special interest affiliate as members in good standing shall automatically be members of the California Council of the Blind.

Sec. 7.2:

All persons choosing to join the CCB as members at large, who pay their dues directly to CCB and are otherwise in good standing, shall have the full rights of membership.

Sec. 7.3:

CCB shall have 3 membership types:

Sec. 7.3.1:

Active members shall be anyone at least 16 years of age in good standing.

Sec. 7.3.2:

Life members shall be persons who have received the status of life membership. Once a person's life membership is fully paid, that person shall not be required by CCB to pay additional state dues to maintain their membership rights.

Sec. 7.3.3:

Apprentice members shall be individuals under the age of 16, who shall be entitled to all privileges of membership except voting or holding a position on the board of directors.