76-16-204. Articles of incorporation.
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76-16-204 . Articles of incorporation.
(1)Upon the issuance of the certificate of approval, three or more persons who own or control commensurate property and are livestock operators within or near the proposed state district may prepare articles of incorporation and file them in the office of the secretary of state without payment of fees.
(2)The articles must be accompanied by the certificate of approval and signed, sealed, and acknowledged. The articles, as prescribed by the commission, shall substantially state the following:
(a)the name of the state district, the last four words of which must be "cooperative state grazing district";
(b)the county or counties in which the state district is located and the place where the principal office and business of the state district will be conducted;
(c)the membership fee for each member of the state district, which may not be more than $5;
(d)the names and residences of the persons who subscribe, together with a statement that each owns or controls commensurate property and is a livestock operator within the proposed state district;
(e)the powers of the state district, which may not be inconsistent with this chapter;
(f)the officers of the state district, their principal duties, and the principal duties of the board of directors;
(g)the purpose for which the state district is incorporated.