§3732. Articles of incorporation 
1.  Contents of articles.  The articles of incorporation of a cooperative shall recite that they are executed pursuant to this chapter and shall state:   
A. The name of the cooperative;   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
B. The address of its principal office;   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
C. The names and addresses of the incorporators; and   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
D. The names and addresses of its trustees.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
[PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 
2.  Articles not inconsistent with this chapter.  The articles of incorporation may contain any provisions not inconsistent with this chapter determined necessary or advisable for the conduct of its business.   
[PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 
3.  Articles signed by incorporators.  The articles shall be signed by each incorporator and acknowledged by at least 2 of the incorporators, or on their behalf, if they are cooperatives.   
[PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 
4.  Purpose and corporate powers.  It is not necessary to recite in the articles of incorporation of a cooperative the purpose for which it is organized or any of its corporate powers.   
[PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 
SECTION HISTORY 
PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
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