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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The name of a cooperative organized under this chapter must comply with all of the following:
1. The name must contain the word “cooperative”, “coop”, or “co-op”.
2. The name must be distinguishable from all of the following:
a. The name of a cooperative organized under this chapter.
b. The name of a cooperative or cooperative association organized under another chapter, including chapter 497, 498, 499, or 501A.
c. The name of a foreign cooperative, cooperative association, or corporation authorized to do business in this state, including as provided in section 499.54 or section 501A.221.
d. The name of a cooperative which has been administratively dissolved pursuant to section 501.812 for a period of less than five years from the effective date of the dissolution.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Iowa Code Title XII. Business Entities [Chs. 486-504C] § 501.104. Name - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ia/title-xii-business-entities-chs-486-504c/ia-code-sect-501-104/
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