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WI Stat § 185.42 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 185 - Cooperatives.|185.42 - Recording of cooperative contracts; effect thereof.

185.42  Recording of cooperative contracts; effect thereof. (1) The association may record in the office of the register of deeds of the county in which the member-maker of the contract resides:(a) A copy of any contract authorized by s. 185.41; and(b) If a uniform contract is used, a sworn list of the names of all member-makers of that contract residing in the county. (2) The register of deeds, upon payment of the fee specified under s. 59.43 (2) (ag), shall number each contract consecutively and shall record it. The register of deeds shall enter the name of every member-maker of such a contract in the real estate records index under s. 59.43 (9). (3) The recording constitutes notice to all persons of the association's rights under the contract. The recording also constitutes such notice that an interest in the title to all products agreed to be sold by the member-maker of such contract to the association during the term of such contract is vested in the association. In case of a purchase of any such product thereafter by any party other than the association from any party other than the association, no interest of any nature shall pass to such other purchaser; the association may recover the possession of such products from any person in whose possession they may be found, may obtain an injunction to prevent any attempted purchase, receipt or transfer not permitted by the contract or may enforce its rights in any manner permitted by law. (4) The recording constitutes notice to all persons that the contract is and remains a valid contract until:(a) It expires according to its terms; or(b) It is canceled by written mutual agreement of the parties thereto; or(c) It is annulled or otherwise terminated by final judgment of a court. (5) Whenever the contract has been terminated in any such manner, the association shall give, upon demand, a statement of termination to the member-maker of the contract. Such member may record such statement in the office of the register of deeds where the contract was originally filed or recorded. At least once each year the association shall record in the office of the register of deeds where the contract was originally filed or recorded, a sworn list of the names of all member-makers whose contract has been terminated in any manner specified by sub. (4) (b) and (c). For any recording under this subsection the register of deeds shall receive the fee specified under s. 59.43 (2) (ag).History:  1981 c. 245; 1985 a. 30 s. 42; 1993 a. 301; 1995 a. 201, 225; 2003 a. 206.
WI Stat § 185.43 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 185 - Cooperatives.|185.43 - Relief against breach or threatened breach.

185.43  Relief against breach or threatened breach. (1) In the event of a breach or threatened breach of a contract authorized by s. 185.41 by a member, the association shall be entitled to an injunction to prevent the breach or any further breach thereof, and to a decree of specific performance. Upon filing of a verified complaint showing such breach or threatened breach, and upon filing a sufficient bond, the association shall be entitled to a temporary restraining order against the member. (2) Any person, with actual or constructive notice that a contract exists, who induces or attempts to induce any member to breach or repudiate the member's contract with the association, or who in any manner aids a breach of such contract, is liable to the aggrieved party for damages caused by such interference. The association is also entitled to an injunction to prevent any interference or further interference with the contract.History:  1993 a. 482.It is not necessary to have demonstrated an intent to induce a cooperative member to breach or repudiate a contract with an association. Injury is presumed from a violation of the statute. Pure Milk Products Coop. v. NFO, 64 Wis. 2d 241, 219 N.W.2d 564 (1974).
WI Stat § 185.44 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 185 - Cooperatives.|185.44 - Application of ss. 185.41 to 185.43; venue of action.

185.44  Application of ss. 185.41 to 185.43; venue of action. (1) Sections 185.41 to 185.43 apply after July 13, 1955 to all contracts whether made before or after that date. (2) The proper place of trial of any action by or against an association when based on ss. 185.41 to 185.43 is in the county where the association has its principal office or registered agent.
WI Stat § 185.48 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 185 - Cooperatives.|185.48 - Annual reports; filing thereof.

185.48  Annual reports; filing thereof. (1) A cooperative shall file an annual report signed by a principal officer or the general manager setting forth:(a) Its name and complete address.(b) The names and addresses of its directors and principal officers.(c) A statement, by class and par value, of the amount of stock which it has authority to issue, and the amount issued.(d) A statement as to the general type of business engaged in during the 12 months preceding the date of the report. (2) The annual report shall be made on forms furnished by the department, and the information therein contained shall be given as of the date of the execution of the report. The department shall forward by 1st class mail report forms to each cooperative in good standing not later than 60 days prior to the date on which the cooperative is required to file an annual report under this chapter. (3) The annual report shall be delivered to the department in each year following the year in which the cooperative's articles are filed by the department, during the calendar year quarter in which the anniversary of the filing occurs. If the report does not conform to requirements, it shall be returned to the cooperative for necessary corrections. The penalties for failure to file such report shall not apply if it is corrected and returned within 30 days after receipt thereof. (4) Any report not filed as required by sub. (3) may be filed only upon payment to the department of $26 or, if the report is filed in paper format, upon payment of such larger fee as the department prescribes by rule. (5) If the report is not filed within a year from the first day of the quarter calendar year in which the report is required, under sub. (3), to be delivered, the cooperative is not in good standing. Within the next 6 months the department shall mail to the cooperative a notice that it is no longer in good standing. If a cooperative has been out of good standing for more than 3 consecutive years immediately prior to January 1, 1978, the department shall provide only the notice required under s. 185.72 (3). Until restored to good standing, the department shall not accept for filing any document respecting such cooperative except those incident to its dissolution. (6) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the cooperative may be restored to good standing by delivering to the department a current annual report and by paying the $26 late filing fee plus $15 for each calendar year or part thereof during which it was not in good standing, not exceeding a total of $176. The department, by rule, may specify a larger fee for the filing of an annual report in paper format.History:  1977 c. 29; 1979 c. 221; 1985 a. 29; 1985 a. 30 s. 42; 1985 a. 338; 1989 a. 123; 1995 a. 27; 2001 a. 44, 107.
WI Stat § 185.49 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 185 - Cooperatives.|185.49 - Omission of seal.

185.49  Omission of seal. Whenever any document is required to be sealed, no seal is required if the document includes a statement to the effect that the cooperative has no seal.History:  1985 a. 30 s. 42.
WI Stat § 185.50 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 185 - Cooperatives.|185.50 - Income or franchise tax returns.

185.50  Income or franchise tax returns. Any cooperative association, society, company, corporation, exchange or union organized under the provisions of this chapter shall not be obliged to file a state income or franchise tax return unless such association, society, company, corporation, exchange or union is at the time subject to a state income or franchise tax.History:  1981 c. 390 s. 252; 1985 a. 30 s. 42; 1991 a. 39.
WI Stat § 185.51 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 185 - Cooperatives.|185.51 - Amendments to articles.

185.51  Amendments to articles. (1) At any member meeting a cooperative may adopt any amendment to its articles which is lawful under s. 185.05, if a statement of the nature of the amendment was contained in the notice of the meeting. (2) Unless stockholders are entitled by s. 185.52 to vote on an amendment, an amendment is adopted when approved by two-thirds of the member votes cast thereon.History:  1985 a. 30 ss. 26, 42.
WI Stat § 185.52 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 185 - Cooperatives.|185.52 - Stockholder voting on amendments to articles.

185.52  Stockholder voting on amendments to articles. (1) (a) Whether or not permitted to vote by the articles, a holder of stock other than membership stock who is affected by a proposed amendment to articles shall be entitled to cast one vote on the amendment regardless of the dollar amount of stock, the number of shares or the number of affected classes of stock he or she holds.(b) A member holding stock affected by a proposed amendment may vote both as a member and as an affected stockholder. (2) For purposes of this section, a holder of stock is affected as to any class of stock owned by the holder only if an amendment would expressly:(a) Decrease the dividends to which that class may be entitled or change the method by which the dividend rate on that class is fixed.(b) Restrict rights to transfer that class.(c) Give to another existing or any new class of stock or equity interest not previously entitled thereto any preference as to dividends or upon dissolution which is the same or higher than preferences of that class.(d) Change the par value of shares of that class or of any other class having the same or higher preferences as to dividends or upon dissolution.(e) Increase the number of authorized shares of any class having a higher preference as to dividends or upon dissolution.(f) Require or permit an exchange of shares of any class with lower preferences as to dividends or upon dissolution for shares of that class or any other class with the same or higher preferences.(g) Require only a majority of member votes and a majority of the votes of any stockholders entitled to vote under s. 185.61 (3) (a) for approval of a plan of merger or consolidation under s. 185.61 (2) (b) as provided in s. 185.61 (4). (3) If stockholders are entitled to vote on an amendment, the amendment is adopted only if all of the following conditions are met:(a) Notice of the meeting, an exact copy of the proposed amendment and a ballot thereon have been sent to each member and each affected stockholder.(b) Two-thirds of the member votes cast thereon approve.(c) Two-thirds of the votes of affected stockholders cast thereon approve. (4) This section shall not apply to stock issued prior to June 30, 1956, unless the cooperative adopts an amendment to its articles making such stock subject to this section. As to such stock, the amendment shall be adopted in the manner and by the vote required prior to July 13, 1955.History:  1985 a. 30 s. 27, 28, 42; 1993 a. 482.
WI Stat § 185.53 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 185 - Cooperatives.|185.53 - Filing and recording amendments; effect thereof.

185.53  Filing and recording amendments; effect thereof. (1) Amendments to articles shall be signed by the president or a vice president and the secretary or an assistant secretary, shall be sealed with the cooperative's seal, and shall set forth:(a) The name of the cooperative, and the county of the cooperative's principal office or of its registered agent.(b) The amendment and date of adoption.(c) The number of members.(d) The number of member votes cast for and against the amendment.(e) If affected stockholders have the right to vote under s. 185.52, the number of votes of affected stockholders cast for and against the amendment. (2) The amendment shall be filed and recorded as provided in s. 185.82. The amendment becomes effective upon filing, and the department may then issue a certificate of amendment. (3) No amendment may affect any existing cause of action or proceeding to which the cooperative is a party, or existing rights of persons other than members or stockholders. (4) No action may be maintained to invalidate any amendment because of the manner of its adoption unless commenced within 2 years after the date of filing.History:  1981 c. 337; 1985 a. 30 ss. 29, 42; 1995 a. 27.Cross-reference:  See s. 182.01 (3) for provision that certain corporate documents may not be filed with secretary of state unless they bear the drafter's name.
WI Stat § 185.54 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 185 - Cooperatives.|185.54 - Restated articles.

185.54  Restated articles. A cooperative may, by action taken in the manner required for an amendment, adopt restated articles. When filed in the manner prescribed for an amendment, restated articles supersede existing articles and all amendments thereto. Restated articles shall meet all requirements of original articles except: (1) Incorporators constituting the temporary board and the names and addresses of the incorporators may be omitted; and (2) In lieu of the name of the cooperative and complete address of the cooperative's principal office or name and complete address of its registered agent at the time of incorporation, the restated articles shall set forth the name of the cooperative and the complete address, including street number, city, town or village, county and zip code of its principal office or name and complete address including street number, city, town or village, county and zip code of its registered agent at the time of adoption of the restated articles.History:  1981 c. 337; 1985 a. 30.
WI Stat § 185.55 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 185 - Cooperatives.|185.55 - Amendments by bankruptcy court.

185.55  Amendments by bankruptcy court. Certified copies of any order of a court of the United States, in proceedings under the bankruptcy laws, shall be filed and recorded as an amendment if the order effects an amendment to the articles. The principal officers of a cooperative shall cause each order to be promptly filed and recorded after it becomes final.History:  1985 a. 30 s. 42.
WI Stat § 185.63 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 185 - Cooperatives.|185.63 - Division of a cooperative.

185.63  Division of a cooperative. (1) Any cooperative may divide itself into 2 or more cooperatives under this chapter. A written plan of division shall be prepared by the board or by a committee selected by the board for that purpose. Such plan shall set forth all the terms of the division and the proposed effect thereof on all members and stockholders of the cooperative. The plan shall also contain the articles of each new cooperative being formed and any amendments to the articles of the remaining cooperative. (2) The members, and such stockholders as are entitled to vote thereon, shall approve the plan in the manner provided in s. 185.52 for amendments to articles. (3) Articles of division shall set forth the approved plan and other information required by s. 185.53 and shall be filed and recorded as an amendment to the articles. Each part of the plan which contains the articles of a new cooperative shall be separately filed and recorded as articles for the new cooperative.History:  1985 a. 30.
WI Stat § 185.64 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 185 - Cooperatives.|185.64 - Conversion of corporation.

185.64  Conversion of corporation. A corporation may convert itself into a cooperative by adopting an amendment to its articles by which it elects to become subject to this chapter, together with changes in its articles required by this chapter and other desirable changes permitted by this chapter. Such amendment shall be adopted, filed and recorded in the manner provided by the law then applicable to the corporation.History:  1985 a. 30 s. 42.
WI Stat § 185.72 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 185 - Cooperatives.|185.72 - Involuntary dissolution.

185.72  Involuntary dissolution. (1) A cooperative may be dissolved involuntarily by a decree of the circuit court where the principal office or registered agent is located in an action commenced by the attorney general when it is established that:(a) The cooperative's certificate of association was procured through fraud; or(b) The cooperative has continued to exceed or abuse the authority conferred upon it by this chapter; or(c) The cooperative failed to comply with a court order for the production of financial books, records or other documents of the cooperative as provided in s. 185.47. (2) If the cooperative cures its defaults other than those under sub. (1) (a) and (b) prior to the entry of the court's final decree and pays all penalties and court costs that have accrued, the cause of action with respect to the defaults so cured will abate. (3) (a) If it is established by the records in the department that a cooperative failed to file its annual report as required by this chapter for the preceding 3 years, the department may involuntarily dissolve the cooperative in the following manner:1. The department shall give the cooperative notice of its delinquency by 1st class mail addressed to its situs.2. If the delinquent cooperative is not restored to good standing under s. 185.48 (6) within 90 days after the notice was mailed, the department shall issue a certificate of involuntary dissolution, which shall state the fact of involuntary dissolution, the date and cause of the dissolution and the dissolved cooperative's situs.3. The department shall file the original certificate of involuntary dissolution and mail a copy to the former cooperative at its situs.(b) Upon the issuance of the certificate of involuntary dissolution, the cooperative shall cease to exist, without any judicial proceedings whatever and thereafter the dissolved cooperative may not transact its ordinary business or exercise cooperative powers except as provided under ss. 185.74 to 185.76.(bm) The department shall rescind the dissolution of a cooperative involuntarily dissolved under this subsection and issue a certificate stating the recision if all of the following are met:1. The cooperative files with the department 2 affidavits, each executed by a different person who is a principal officer of the cooperative, stating that the cooperative did not receive the notice under par. (a) 1.2. The cooperative pays to the department $100 in liquidated damages to cover the efforts of the department in rescinding the involuntary dissolution.(c) In this subsection and in s. 185.74, “situs" means a cooperative or former cooperative's last-known address as shown by the most recently filed annual report, or, if none, its principal office or the address of its registered agent, or, if none, its designated location, or, if none, the last-known address of any known director or incorporator.History:  1977 c. 29; 1977 c. 418 ss. 691 to 695, 929 (44); 1981 c. 314; 1983 a. 408 s. 16; 1983 a. 505; 1985 a. 30 s. 44; 1995 a. 27; 2017 a. 76.
WI Stat § 185.73 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 185 - Cooperatives.|185.73 - Liquidation under court supervision.

185.73  Liquidation under court supervision. (1) The circuit court of the county where the principal office or registered agent of the cooperative is located may liquidate the assets and business of such cooperative when a petition to that effect is filed by or on behalf of:(a) A majority of the designated committee or directors when a resolution is adopted pursuant to s. 185.71.(b) The attorney general when a decree of dissolution has been obtained pursuant to s. 185.72.(c) A judgment creditor whose execution is returned unsatisfied when it is established that the cooperative is unable to pay its debts as they become due in the usual course of its business.(d) Any creditor when it is established that the cooperative is dissolving pursuant to s. 185.71 without making adequate provision for payment of all creditors. (2) Upon filing of any such petition, the court acquires exclusive jurisdiction of all matters pertaining to the liquidation of such cooperative and the distribution of its assets to persons entitled thereto and may determine and order paid the expense of such liquidation proceedings. The court has power to issue injunctions, appoint receivers with such duties and powers as the court may direct, and take any other action necessary to the cooperative's liquidation. A receiver appointed in such proceeding has authority to sue and be sued as receiver for the cooperative. (3) The court shall fix the time within which creditors may file claims and shall prescribe the notice to be given to interested persons. Creditors who do not file their claims within the time limit may not participate in any distribution thereafter made, unless the court upon good cause shown extends their time for filing. (4) When the court approves the final distribution of a cooperative's assets, it shall enter a decree in the nature of articles of dissolution which shall be filed and recorded as provided in s. 185.82. (5) The filing of a petition under this section operates as a stay of all other proceedings against the cooperative until such time as the court issues its final judgment or directs otherwise. (6) The court upon proper cause shown may at any time order the proceedings dismissed upon such terms and conditions as the court may impose.History:  1985 a. 30 s. 42.
WI Stat § 185.74 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 185 - Cooperatives.|185.74 - Property not distributed prior to dissolution.

185.74  Property not distributed prior to dissolution. (1) Upon filing the articles or decree of dissolution or upon the issuance of a certificate of involuntary dissolution, title to any property omitted from the final distribution or the title to any property not distributed prior to the issuance of a certificate of involuntary dissolution vests in the surviving directors or committee members who signed the articles or the last-acting directors in the case of the issuance of a certificate of involuntary dissolution, as trustees. They have all the powers of the cooperative with respect to this property and shall distribute the property or its proceeds to the persons beneficially entitled thereto. (2) When no trustee can be found, the circuit court of the county where the cooperative's situs, as defined in s. 185.72 (3) (c), is located has power to appoint trustees upon application of any person having an interest in the property or its disposition. (3) Any trustee may at any time make application to the circuit court of the county of the cooperative's situs for supervision of liquidation under s. 185.73.History:  1977 c. 418; 1981 c. 337.