Any cooperative may convert itself into a business corporation by adopting an amendment to its articles by which it elects to become subject to chapter 47-1A, together with changes in its articles required by the chapter and other desirable changes permitted by the chapter. Such amendment shall be adopted, filed, and recorded in the manner provided by the law then applicable to the cooperative. The conversion is effective upon the issuance of the certificate of amendment by the secretary of state.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 47-1A-957

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • 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.

Source: SL 2007, ch 258, § 1.