A managing general agent is "operating in this state" for purposes of the Managing General Agents Act (chapter 48.— RCW, sections 34-42, chapter 462, Laws of 1993) ("the act") section 38(5), chapter 462, Laws of 1993, if he or she does in Washington any act for which a license is required by the act or chapter 48.17, or does in Washington any activities listed in section 35 (3)(a)(i) or (ii), chapter 462, Laws of 1993.