§18-438.7. Articles of incorporation.
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Articles of incorporation of a cooperative shall recite that they are executed pursuant to this act and shall state:
(1)the name of the cooperative;
(2)the address of its principal office;
(3)the names and addresses of the incorporators;
(4)the names and addresses of its trustees;
(5)the purpose for which the cooperative is formed; and
(6)the period of its existence and may contain any provisions not inconsistent with this act deemed necessary or advisable for the conduct of its business, including provisions for the issuance of nonvoting shares of stock as hereinafter provided. Such articles shall be signed by each incorporator and acknowledged by at least two of the incorporators, or on their behalf, if they are cooperatives. If a cooperative desires to issue nonvoting shares of stock, its articles of incorporation shall state:
(1)the total number of such shares of stock which may be issued and the par value of each share;
(2)the fixed or maximum rate of dividends on the par value of such shares of stock, in either case not exceeding four percent (4%) per annum, and whether dividends shall be cumulative or noncumulative;
(3)whether such shares of stock may be issued to members only or to members and nonmembers;
(4)the maximum number of such shares of stock which may be owned by any person; and
(5)the terms and conditions on which such shares of stock may be transferred, redeemed and retired. Laws 1953, p. 486, § 7.