Category: State-by-state Guide to Cooperative Law

This article dives deep into California cooperative law, exploring specific exceptions and laws that aren’t widely discussed elsewhere on the site including the California Worker Cooperative Act AB 816. Cooperative Law Generally For thousands of years the

The Ohio Cooperative Law governs cooperative associations, covering aspects such as membership, governance structures, securities regulations, and the formation process.  Cooperative Law Generally Ohio’s cooperative affair is a century-old one, at least when it comes

The page overview is a brief, 2-3 sentence summary that describes the key takeaway the reader will come away with from the page. It is generally a high-level snapshot of what’s to come. Cooperative Law

Mississippi lacks a unified cooperative statute, instead providing specific laws for creating agricultural marketing, credit, electrical, and nonprofit cooperatives. Cooperatives with objectives outside these categories may opt to form as LLCs with cooperative principles in

New Mexico is home to various legal entities designed for cooperatives, including Regular Cooperative Associations, Marketing Cooperative Associations, and Rural Electric Cooperative Associations. Each type serves distinct purposes under specific statutes, aiming to foster cooperative

Illinois has a well-established cooperative law framework with various statutes that individuals need to understand before starting a cooperative. It’s essential for founders and members to familiarize themselves with these laws to ensure compliance, protect

Hawaii cooperative law includes a long history of cooperative development and statues like the Consumer Cooperative Association’s Act and the Sustainable Business Corporations Act.  Cooperative Law Generally Hawaii’s cooperative law landscape encompasses statutes governing various cooperative

Colorado cooperative law and the suite of Colorado cooperative statutes has developed cumulatively over more than five decades. Cooperatives in Colorado are generally governed by the Colorado Revised Statutes (“C.R.S.”), Cooperative Law Generally One key

According to the International Cooperative Alliance, at least 12% of people worldwide are members of one of the three million cooperatives that exist around the globe. These cooperatives operate across diverse economic sectors, proving themselves