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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A person, firm, corporation or association, domestic or foreign, commencing business in this State after the effective date of this section may not use the word “cooperative” or “co-op” as a part of its corporate name unless it has complied with this subchapter or any other law of this State relating to cooperative associations. A foreign association organized under and complying with the cooperative laws of the state in which it was created is entitled to use the term “cooperative” or “co-op” in this State if it has obtained the privilege of doing business or carrying on activities in this State.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 13. Corporations § 1744. Name; use of cooperative - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-13-corporations/me-rev-st-tit-13-sect-1744/
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