618.21 Corporations not in restraint of trade.—No association as defined in this chapter while engaged in any of the activities specified in s. 618.20 shall be deemed to be a conspiracy, or a combination in unlawful restraint of trade, or an illegal monopoly, or an attempt to lessen competition or to fix prices arbitrarily; nor shall […]
618.22 Adoption of provisions of this chapter by prior corporations.—Any corporation or association, organized under previously existing statutes, may, by a majority vote of its stockholders or members, be brought under the provisions of this chapter by limiting its membership and adopting the other restrictions as provided herein. It shall make out in duplicate a statement […]
618.221 Conversion into a corporation for profit.—Any association incorporated under or that has adopted the provisions of this chapter, may, by a majority vote of its stockholders or members be brought under part I of chapter 607, as a corporation for profit by surrendering all right to carry on its business under this chapter, and the […]
618.23 Quo warranto to test validity of corporation.—The right of an association claiming to be organized and incorporated and carrying on its business under this chapter to do and to continue its business, may be inquired into by quo warranto at the suit of the Department of Legal Affairs, but not otherwise. History.—s. 26, ch. 14675, […]
618.24 Application of general corporation laws.—The provisions of the laws of this state with respect to corporations for profit and all powers and rights thereunder shall apply to associations organized under this chapter, except where such provisions are in conflict with or inconsistent with the express provisions of this chapter. History.—s. 26, ch. 9300, 1923; CGL […]
618.25 Dissolution.— (1) Any association incorporated under or adopting the provisions of this chapter may be dissolved and its affairs wound up voluntarily by a petition signed by two-thirds of the members or by the holders of two-thirds of the common stock, either in person or by their agent, which petition shall be presented to the circuit […]
618.26 Conditions under which foreign similar corporation may do business in this state.—Any cooperative association with or without capital stock as defined in this chapter heretofore or hereafter organized under the laws of another state shall be allowed to carry on any proper activities, operations and functions in this state upon the filing with the Department […]
618.27 Use of term “cooperative.”— (1) No person doing business in this state, shall be entitled to use the word “cooperative” as part of its corporate or other business name or title unless it has complied with the provisions of this chapter. (2) Any person now organized and existing or doing business in this state, and embodying the […]
618.28 This chapter not to affect certain laws.—The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to affect, limit, or in anywise interfere with the rights, powers, or privileges of any corporation or association which exists or which may be hereafter organized under chapter 617 or chapter 619 and laws prior thereto. History.—s. 29, ch. 9300, […]
