Sec. 46. (a) An association that is organized under this chapter or that is organized under an agricultural cooperative law of another state and is admitted to do business in Indiana is not:
(1) a conspiracy or a combination in restraint of trade;
(2) an illegal monopoly; or
(3) an attempt to:
(A) lessen competition;
(B) fix prices arbitrarily; or
(C) create a combination or pool;
in violation of any Indiana law.
(b) The marketing contracts and agreements between an association described in subsection (a) and the association's members and any agreements authorized in this chapter are not:
(1) illegal;
(2) in restraint of trade; and
(3) contrary to any law enacted against pooling or combinations.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-27.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 15. Agriculture and Animals
Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs
Chapter 1. Agricultural Cooperatives
15-12-1-1. Purpose; Legislative Declaration
15-12-1-2. Application of Definitions in Ic 23-1
15-12-1-3. "Agricultural Products"
15-12-1-7. Associations Governed as Nonprofit Corporations
15-12-1-8. Eligibility to Form an Association
15-12-1-9. Authorized Activities
15-12-1-10. Association; Powers
15-12-1-11. Association; Membership; Issuance of Stock
15-12-1-12. Articles of Incorporation
15-12-1-13. Presentation of Articles of Incorporation
15-12-1-15. Bylaws; Adoption and Amendment; Scope
15-12-1-16. Association; Meetings; Special Meetings
15-12-1-17. Board of Directors; Management of Association
15-12-1-18. Board of Directors; Election; Terms
15-12-1-19. Board of Directors; Districts; Primary Elections
15-12-1-20. Board of Directors; Appointment
15-12-1-21. Board of Directors; Payment; Restrictions
15-12-1-22. Executive Committee; Powers
15-12-1-23. Board of Directors; Vacancies
15-12-1-24. Board of Directors; Eligibility
15-12-1-25. Board of Directors; Financial Report; Records
15-12-1-26. Extension of Credit
15-12-1-27. Election of Officers
15-12-1-28. Membership Certificates
15-12-1-29. Voting Stock; Votes; Transfer
15-12-1-30. Distribution of Dividends
15-12-1-31. Redemption of Stock
15-12-1-32. Issuance of Various Classes of Stock
15-12-1-33. Officers and Director; Charges; Removal
15-12-1-34. Marketing Contracts
15-12-1-35. Remedies for Breach of Contract
15-12-1-36. Purchase of Property or Stock in Another Entity
15-12-1-37. Biennial Report; Contents; Form; Delivery
15-12-1-38. Disclosure of Financial Condition; Offense
15-12-1-39. Application of Other Laws
15-12-1-40. Limitation on the Use of the Term "Cooperative"
15-12-1-41. Membership of Association in Other Corporations or Associations
15-12-1-42. Joint Activities With Other Associations
15-12-1-43. Vote by Existing Cooperatives for Governance Under Chapter
15-12-1-44. Breach of Marketing Contract; Penalty; Injunction
15-12-1-45. Warehouse or Elevator Operator; Breach of Marketing Contract; Penalty; Injunction
15-12-1-46. Exemption From Conspiracy and Monopoly Laws; Legality of Marketing Contracts
15-12-1-47. Application of Corporation Laws; Exceptions
15-12-1-48. Secretary of State; Fees
15-12-1-49. Foreign Cooperative Associations; Application for Admission
15-12-1-50. Foreign Cooperative Associations; Certificate of Admission
15-12-1-51. Admitted Foreign Cooperative Associations; Rights and Restrictions
15-12-1-52. Governance of Certificates of Stock and Membership