The word "association," as used in this article, shall refer to agricultural cooperative marketing associations and other organizations, whether incorporated or not, which have for their objects engaging in activities similar to those of a cooperative marketing association. Such associations are hereby declared to be impressed with a public service, and every such association shall be subject to the supervision, inspection and investigation of the commissioner.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 10 - Cooperatives and Associations.
Article 2 - Marketing Associations Generally.
Section 2-10-20 - "Association" Defined.
Section 2-10-21 - Permit Required; Fee.
Section 2-10-22 - Duty of Commissioner Upon Receipt of Application for Permit.
Section 2-10-24 - Refusal of Permit.
Section 2-10-25 - Notice of Decision Refusing Permit; Appeal.
Section 2-10-26 - Temporary Permit Pending Appeal.
Section 2-10-27 - Authority to Acquire Stock and Execute Mortgages.
Section 2-10-28 - Annual Report.
Section 2-10-29 - Investigation of Affairs of Association.
Section 2-10-30 - Commissioner to Report Association Violating Purposes of Organization, Etc.
Section 2-10-31 - Hearing on Report of Commissioner.
Section 2-10-32 - Order of Board After Hearing; Appeal.
Section 2-10-33 - Bond Required of Person Placed in Charge of Association.
Section 2-10-34 - Payment of Expense of Operating or Closing Out Association.
Section 2-10-35 - Dissolution of Marketing or Marketing and Purchasing Associations.