Rhode Island General Laws Title 7. Corporations, Associations, and Partnerships § 7-7-12. Transfer of stock

The transfer of common stock of an association is restricted to persons engaged in the production of the products handled by an association subject to any provisions in its articles or bylaws consistent with this chapter. An association may provide in its articles or bylaws that it is to have the prior right to purchase, on any terms that it determines, any of its common stock that may be offered for sale.