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Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 450. Corporations § 450.3134

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 1134. (1) A cooperative which is organized on a member capital basis or on a basis combining member capital and membership fee may provide for any of the following, if such provision is set forth in the articles or bylaws:

(a) A maximum member capital to be held by any 1 member.

(b) Transfer of member capital pursuant to section 304(6). 1

(c) Mandatory contribution or contributions of member capital as a condition or conditions of admission to or retention of membership, including but not limited to initial capital contributions, surcharges, and distributions of net savings pursuant to section 1135.  2

(d) A dividend on membership capital, not to exceed 8% per year.

(e) Special assessments on members.

(2) A cooperative which is organized on a membership fee basis or on a basis combining member capital and membership fee may provide for either or both of the following as a condition or conditions of admission to or retention of membership in the cooperative, if such a provision is set forth in its articles or bylaws:

(a) The charging of a nonredeemable initial or periodic membership fee or fees.

(b) Nonredeemable special assessments on members.

1 M.C.L.A. § 450.2304.
2 M.C.L.A. § 450.3135.
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