Any corporation or association organized under previously existing statutes, or any foreign corporation or association heretofore authorized by the laws of this state to do business in this state, or any foreign corporation or association organized under the laws of another state, may by a majority vote of its directors or members be brought under this chapter. It shall make out in duplicate a statement signed and sworn to by a majority of its directors, to the effect that the corporation or association has by a majority vote of its directors decided to accept the benefits and be bound by the provisions of this chapter. Articles of association shall be filed as required herein except that they shall be signed by a majority of the members of the board of directors. The filing fee shall be the same as for filing an amendment to articles of association.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 79 - Corporations, Associations, and Partnerships
Chapter 19 - Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Associations
§ 79-19-1. Declaration of policy
§ 79-19-3. Definitions; nature of associations; short title
§ 79-19-13. Articles of association
§ 79-19-19. General and special meetings, how called
§ 79-19-21. Directors; election
§ 79-19-23. Election of officers
§ 79-19-27. Removal of officer or director
§ 79-19-29. Referendum may be had in certain cases
§ 79-19-31. Marketing contract
§ 79-19-37. Conflicting laws not to apply
§ 79-19-39. Limitation of the use of term "cooperative."
§ 79-19-41. Interest in other corporations or associations
§ 79-19-43. Contracts and agreements with other associations
§ 79-19-45. Association heretofore organized may adopt the provisions of this chapter
§ 79-19-47. How associations organized in another state may carry on business in this state
§ 79-19-51. Associations not in restraint of trade
§ 79-19-57. Cooperative marketing associations may maintain replevin
§ 79-19-59. Liquidated damages may be recovered
§ 79-19-61. Loan limited to 50 percent of capital and surplus