Code of Federal Regulations Title 7. Agriculture § 7.1000.18 Cooperative association

Cooperative association means any cooperative marketing association of producers which the Secretary determines is qualified under the provisions of the Capper–Volstead Act, has full authority in the sale of milk of its members, and is engaged in marketing milk or milk products for its members. A federation of 2 or more cooperatives incorporated under the laws of any state will be considered a cooperative association under any Federal milk order if all member cooperatives meet the requirements of this section.