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(a) Sections 1357.130 and 1357.140 only apply to an operating rule
that relates to one or more of the following subjects:

(1) Use of the common area or of an exclusive use common area.
(2) Use of a separate interest, including any aesthetic or
architectural standards that govern alteration of a separate
interest.
(3) Member discipline, including any schedule of monetary
penalties for violation of the governing documents and any procedure
for the imposition of penalties.
(4) Any standards for delinquent assessment payment plans.
(5) Any procedures adopted by the association for resolution of disputes.
(6) Any procedures for reviewing and approving or disapproving a
proposed physical change to a member's separate interest or to the
common area.
(7) Procedures for elections.

(b) Sections 1357.130 and 1357.140 do not apply to the
following actions by the board of directors of an association:
(1) A decision regarding maintenance of the common area.
(2) A decision on a specific matter that is not intended to apply
generally.
(3) A decision setting the amount of a regular or special
assessment.
(4) A rule change that is required by law, if the board of directors has
no discretion as to the substantive effect of the rule change.
(5) Issuance of a document that merely repeats existing law or the
governing documents.