Subdivision 1.Capital reserve.

A cooperative may set aside a portion of net income as the board determines advisable to create or maintain a capital reserve.

Subd. 2.Additional reserves.

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In addition to a capital reserve, the board may:

(1) set aside an amount not to exceed five percent of the annual net income of the cooperative for promoting and encouraging cooperative organization; and

(2) establish and accumulate reserves for new buildings, machinery and equipment, depreciation, losses, and other proper purposes.