Generally revise cooperative laws
What changed between versions
Added 'OUT-OF-STATE COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION' to the bill title and amended section 35-17-103 to define 'out-of-state' entities as those governed by laws other than Montana's, including federally recognized Indian tribes.
Amended section 2-15-401 to clarify restrictions on registering entities using the term 'cooperative' unless they are organized under specific Montana cooperative chapters or filed under certain provisions.
Updated section 35-17-104 to maintain the requirement that five or more persons engaged in agricultural production may form a nonprofit cooperative association.
Revised section 35-17-202 to specify content requirements for articles of incorporation for cooperatives formed under the chapter.
Corrected formatting inconsistencies, updated bill numbering from SB0200.2 to SB 200, and changed document status from Authorized Print Version to Enrolled Bill.