Rhode Island General Laws 7-6.1-6. Articles of organization
Three (3) or more persons who are residents of the state may organize a cooperative housing corporation by filing articles of organization with the secretary of the state. The articles must meet the requirements of chapter 1.2 of this title and shall additionally state:
(1) Whether transfer of its stock is restricted;
(2) Whether or not it is authorized to pay dividends on its stock, but no cooperative corporation may pay a dividend of more than ten percent (10%), noncumulative, upon its stock;
(3) Whether the transfer value of its stock is restricted;
(4) Whether it is organized as a business or non-business cooperative housing corporation.
History of Section.
P.L. 1986, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 36, § 5; P.L. 2005, ch. 72, § 5.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 7-6.1-6
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.