Indiana Code
Chapter 12. Use of Cooperative in Business Entity Name or Marketing Materials
23-15-12-3. Unlawful Practices

Sec. 3. After December 31, 2017, it is unlawful for a business entity that is not a cooperative entity to:
(1) use the term:
(A) "cooperative"; or
(B) "co-op";
or a derivative of a term listed in clauses (A) and (B) as part of the name or title of the business entity if the use of the term would create a substantial likelihood of misleading the public by implying that the business entity is a cooperative entity; or
(2) advertise or represent the business entity to the public, its customers, or prospective customers:
(A) as a cooperative entity; or
(B) as an entity operating on a cooperative basis.
As added by P.L.97-2017, SEC.3.