(a)
(1) Upon resolution adopted by its board of directors, any association may enter into all necessary and proper contracts and agreements and make all necessary and proper stipulations, agreements, contracts, and arrangements with its members, other persons, cooperatives, corporations, or associations formed in this or any other state for the cooperative and more economical carrying on of its business or any parts of its business.
(2) Any two (2) or more associations by agreement between them may unite in employing and using or may expressly employ and use the same methods, means, and agencies for carrying on and conducting their respective businesses.
(b) In addition to or in lieu of the marketing contracts authorized in subsection (a) of this section, the association and its members or others may make and execute any other type of participation agreement in cases in which the association will engage in other than marketing activities as authorized under this subchapter.
Structure Arkansas Code
Subtitle 1 - General Provisions
Chapter 2 - Agricultural Cooperative Associations
Subchapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 2-2-105. Reasons for organizing
§ 2-2-108. Articles of association
§ 2-2-109. Amendments to articles
§ 2-2-110. Bylaws — Amendment of articles or bylaws
§ 2-2-111. Regular and special meetings
§ 2-2-114. Certificates of membership or stock
§ 2-2-115. Matters referred to membership
§ 2-2-116. Marketing contracts — Participation agreements
§ 2-2-117. Remedies for breach of bylaws or contracts
§ 2-2-118. Penalties for inducing breach of contract
§ 2-2-119. General corporation laws
§ 2-2-120. Interest in similar entities
§ 2-2-121. Existing entities may participate
§ 2-2-122. Arrangements not in restraint of trade