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NJ Rev Stat § 4:13-23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:13-23 - Issuance of certificates

4:13-23. Issuance of certificates  Every association without capital stock shall issue a certificate of membership to each member. Every association with capital stock shall issue a certificate of common stock to each member. Such certificate shall not be transferable, and no person who may acquire the same by operation of law, or otherwise than as prescribed in this chapter and the certificate of incorporation and bylaws of the association, shall be entitled to become a member by virtue thereof. Notice of such limitations shall be printed on the face thereof or by a separate certificate firmly attached thereto. No association shall issue a certificate of membership or certificate of common stock until the membership fee, or stock subscription, has been paid in full. The promissory notes of the members may be accepted by the association as full or partial payment. Amended by L.1953, c. 332, p. 1884, s. 5; L.1966, c. 286, s. 19; L.1971, c. 324, s. 13, eff. Oct. 28, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:13-24 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:13-24 - Voting

4:13-24. Voting  No member shall be entitled to more than one vote except as herein provided. No vote by proxy shall be received. Absent members may, under rules prescribed in the bylaws, be permitted to vote on specific questions by ballots deposited with the secretary, or other proper officer of the association, by mail, which ballots shall be counted only at the meeting at which such specific questions are voted upon. Where the bylaws of an association provide for voting by mail ballot such mail ballots shall be counted the same as members present and acting for the purpose of a quorum. If so provided in the bylaws, the holders of preferred stock that is limited to producers or associations of producers may have voting power. Amended by L.1966, c. 286, s. 20; L.1971, c. 324, s. 14, eff. Oct. 28, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:13-24.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:13-24.1 - Proportionate voting rights; exception

4:13-24.1. Proportionate voting rights; exception  An association incorporated under this chapter may provide in its certificate of incorporation or by-laws for proportionate or unequal voting rights of all its members based upon the patronage of said members, which shall be exercised when and as provided in said by-laws, except that no member shall be entitled to more than one vote in any case in which a statute requires the affirmative vote of a majority or more of the members. The method by which such proportionate voting rights shall be as determined and fixed in the certificate of incorporation or by-laws as the case may be. L.1966, c. 286, s. 21.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:13-24.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:13-24.2 - Election of delegates; method of voting

4:13-24.2. Election of delegates; method of voting  An association may, by by-law, provide for a method of voting for the election of a delegate or delegates from each of its designated districts or locals, and for voting by such delegates. As provided in the by-laws, each delegate may have one vote in the affairs of the association; or one vote for each member in his designated district or local; or one vote for each member who was present and voted in person at meetings in the respective districts or locals; or the number of votes may be apportioned according to patronage. L.1966, c. 286, s. 22.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:13-25 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:13-25 - Liability of member for debts of association

4:13-25. Liability of member for debts of association  No member shall be personally liable for the debts of the association. Amended by L.1966, c. 286, s. 23.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:13-26 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:13-26 - Marketing contracts and agencies

4:13-26. Marketing contracts and agencies  Any association may enter into marketing contracts or agreements with any of its members and into contracts and agreements with any marketing or purchasing agency for the purpose of carrying out the objects of the association. Any two or more associations may have marketing or purchasing agencies in common, or otherwise unite in employing the same means for conducting their respective businesses; and such associations and their members may make the necessary contracts and agreements to effect such purposes.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:13-26.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:13-26.1 - Deductions from contracts by members with buyers, handlers or processors payable to association; liability for failure to deduct

4:13-26.1. Deductions from contracts by members with buyers, handlers or processors payable to association; liability for failure to deduct  Where any person, partnership, firm or corporation has voluntarily become a member of a nonprofit co-operative agricultural marketing association incorporated pursuant to chapter 13 of Title 4 of the Revised Statutes, and when any such member shall contract prior to harvest with any buyer, handler or processor for the sale of agricultural commodities, such member may authorize by an appropriate provision in a contract with the association or by a separate request, any such buyer, handler or processor of agricultural commodities to make deductions from moneys due such member in such amounts as may be agreed upon by the member and the association in their agreement and the buyer, handler or processor shall forward all moneys so deducted to such designated association on or before the fifteenth of the month following the month in which payment is made to the member, together with a statement showing the amount of agricultural commodities delivered by the member to buyer, handler or processor from which deductions are made. Buyers, handlers, or processors may, however, retain 5% of such deductions to cover cost of bookkeeping involved. It shall be unlawful for any buyer, handler, or processor to fail or refuse to make such deductions and forward such payments as prescribed herein and in the event of such failure or refusal, the buyer, handler or processor shall be liable to such association in a civil action for a sum equal to the amount of the deductions, plus interest, costs, and a reasonable counsel fee. L.1973, c. 52, s. 1, eff. March 2, 1973.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:13-27 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:13-27 - Requiring members to deal through association; withdrawal

4:13-27. Requiring members to deal through association; withdrawal  The by-laws or contracts may require the members to sell all or any part of their specifically enumerated agricultural products, and buy all or any part of their specifically enumerated agricultural supplies, exclusively through the association, but in such case shall specify a reasonable period in each year during which a member, by giving the notice prescribed in the by-laws or contract, may withdraw and be released from his obligation to employ the services of the association in respect to such products and supplies. Amended by L.1966, c. 286, s. 24.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:13-28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:13-28 - Liquidated damages for failure of member to perform

4:13-28. Liquidated damages for failure of member to perform  The by-laws or contract may fix specific sums, in amounts fairly related to the actual damages ordinarily suffered in like circumstances, to be paid to the association as liquidated damages by a member who shall fail to perform any obligation to the association imposed upon him by the certificate of incorporation, the by-laws or a contract between him and the association. Such provision shall be valid and enforceable in an action brought by the association against a member. Amended by L.1966, c. 286, s. 25.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:13-29 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:13-29 - Validity of contracts with members; breach of contract; injunction

4:13-29. Validity of contracts with members; breach of contract; injunction  Any contract between an association and any of its members, which is authorized by this chapter, shall be valid and enforceable in any action brought by the association against a member. In the event of any breach or threatened breach of such contract by a member, the association shall be entitled to an injunction to prevent further breach of the contract, and to a decree of specific performance thereof. Pending the adjudication of such an action, and upon filing a verified complaint showing the breach or threatened breach, and upon filing a sufficient bond, the association shall be entitled to a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against the member. Amended by L.1966, c. 286, s. 26.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:13-30 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:13-30 - Dealings with nonmembers

4:13-30. Dealings with nonmembers  The association may market agricultural products and purchase equipment and supplies for nonmembers, but not to an amount greater in value than the amount purchased and sold for members. The value of purchases made for nonmembers who are not producers, shall not exceed 15% of the value of all purchases. As a condition of its contract with a nonmember, the association may impose upon him any liability for the contracts, debts and engagements of the association which does not exceed the liability of a member. In no case shall the association charge a nonmember for services more than a member is charged for similar services. An association not exempt under the provisions of the Federal Internal Revenue Code shall not be restricted in its purchases for nonmembers or nonmember nonproducers and shall not be required to make refunds to nonmembers or nonmember nonproducers as required under sections 4:13-32 and 4:13-33 of the Revised Statutes, if so provided in the by-laws. Amended by L.1940, c. 146, p. 311, s. 1; L.1953, c. 332, p. 1884, s. 6; L.1966, c. 286, s. 27.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:13-31 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:13-31 - Reserve funds; fees and charges; patron's revolving funds; certificates

4:13-31. Reserve funds; fees and charges; patron's revolving funds; certificates  The directors may establish reserve funds for working capital and for contingencies and patrons' revolving funds and transfer thereto, from time to time in their discretion, such sums as they may deem expedient. The association may provide for the payment of expenses necessary in the performance of its services for members, and accumulation of the said funds, through fees, dues, assessments, charges, retains or deductions from patrons' refunds, and earnings or savings to be fixed and collected as prescribed by the board of directors. Shares in such patrons' revolving funds may be evidenced by certificates or notices, which may be issued upon such terms and shall be redeemable and payable at such times, as shall, from time to time, be determined by the board of directors. Amended by L.1951, c. 303, p. 1089, s. 4; L.1953, c. 332, p. 1885, s. 7; L.1966, c. 286, s. 28.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:13-32 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:13-32 - Dividing yearly balance of associations without capital stock

4:13-32. Dividing yearly balance of associations without capital stock  In the case of associations without capital stock after payment of expenses and the establishment of the funds, as authorized in section 4:13-31 of this Title, and as soon after the end of the fiscal year as possible, the whole balance remaining shall be divided among those patrons, members, and nonmember producers and may include nonproducers on the basis of patronage in the proportion that the volume of business done for such patrons by the association during the fiscal year bears to the total volume of business transacted by the association during the fiscal year; provided, however, that the association instead of paying patronage dividends to member and nonmember producers in cash may keep a permanent record from which the proportionate shares of the patronage dividends due to member and nonmember producers can be determined, as part of a reserve or patrons' revolving fund, which may be evidenced by certificates or notices, and in the case of nonmember producers, such shares may be made applicable toward the cost of membership in the association. In calculating the amount to be paid to a nonmember upon whom liability for the debts of the association has not been imposed as authorized by section 4:13-30 of this Title, such sum shall be deducted as in the opinion of the directors is a reasonable charge, in lieu of such liability. Amended by L.1940, c. 146, p. 311, s. 2; L.1951, c. 303, p. 1089, s. 5; L.1966, c. 286, s. 29.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:13-33 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:13-33 - Dividends and division of balance of associations with capital stock

4:13-33. Dividends and division of balance of associations with capital stock  In the case of associations with capital stock, after payment of expenses and the establishment of the funds, as authorized in section 4:13-31 of this Title, and as near or as soon after the end of the fiscal year as possible there shall be paid to the members out of the income of the association an interest dividend not exceeding 8% of the par value of the stock held by them at the end of the fiscal year. The whole balance then remaining after the payment of interest dividend shall be divided among those patrons, members and nonmember producers and may include nonproducers on the basis of patronage, in the proportion that the volume of business done for such patrons by the association during the fiscal year bears to the total volume of business transacted by the association during the fiscal year; provided, however, that the association, instead of making such division among the member and nonmember producers in cash, may keep a permanent record from which the proportionate shares due to members and nonmember producers can be determined, as part of a reserve for patrons' revolving fund, which may be evidenced by certificates or notices and, in the case of nonmember producer patrons, such shares may be made applicable toward the purchase price of a share or shares of stock of a membership in the association. In calculating the amount to be paid to nonstockholders, upon whom liability for the debts of the association has not been imposed as authorized by section 4:13-30 of this Title, such sum shall be deducted as in the opinion of the directors is a reasonable charge in lieu of such liability. Amended by L.1940, c. 146, p. 312, s. 3; L.1951, c. 303, p. 1090, s. 6; L.1966, c. 286, s. 30.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:13-34 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:13-34 - Annual audit and report; disclosure forbidden

4:13-34. Annual audit and report; disclosure forbidden  An association shall appoint, annually, an auditing committee of 3 persons, who shall not be directors, officers, agents or employees of the association but who may or may not be members thereof; or have a certified public accountant conduct such audit. At the close of each fiscal year a complete audit of the operations of the association shall be made, a written report of which shall include a general statement of its business operations, the balance sheet, the operating statement, the total number of members thereof, and other proper information, and shall be submitted to the members or delegates at the next regular meeting or meetings. No person shall, without consent of the association, except in obedience to judicial process, make or permit any disclosure whereby any information contained in the report may be identified as having been furnished by the association. Amended by L.1966, c. 286, s. 31.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:13-34.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:13-34.1 - Filing of annual report; contents

4:13-34.1. Filing of annual report; contents  Any association coming under the provisions of this chapter shall, within 4 months after the expiration of its fiscal year, file an annual report with the Secretary of Agriculture, which shall include, but not be limited to a copy of the annual audit, any changes in the articles of incorporation or by-laws, a list of the current officers and directors, date of the preceding annual meeting of members or delegates, and such other information as shall be prescribed on a form provided by the secretary. L.1966, c. 286, s. 32.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:13-35 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:13-35 - List of associations not filing report of audit

4:13-35. List of associations not filing report of audit  On or before August 31 each year, the Secretary of Agriculture shall have the authority, if in his opinion the same is justified, to certify to the Secretary of State a list containing the names of any co-operative associations incorporated or qualified under the provisions of this chapter and which have not filed the written report and audit as required by section 4:13-34 of the Revised Statutes for the fiscal year ending during the calendar year next preceding the date of certification. Such certification in the case of a domestic co-operative shall direct that such association be dissolved by proclamation and in the case of foreign associations shall certify to the Secretary of State that the authority of such association to transact business in this State be terminated. The Secretary of Agriculture shall have the authority to have an accountant of the department examine the books and accounts of any co-operative association that fails to comply with the provisions of 4:13-34 and notify the membership as to the findings. L.1951, c. 303, p. 1091, s. 7. Amended by L.1966, c. 286, s. 33.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:13-36 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:13-36 - Notice to associations

4:13-36. Notice to associations  The Secretary of Agriculture shall, within the ten days immediately following transmittal of the list to the Secretary of State, mail a notice of his action under this act, together with a copy of this act, to each co-operative association whose name appears on such list, addressed to the principal office of the association as shown on the records in the office of the Secretary of State. L.1951, c. 303, p. 1091, s. 8.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:13-37 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:13-37 - Proclamation of dissolution; publication

4:13-37. Proclamation of dissolution; publication  The Secretary of State shall, upon receipt of such a list, cause the names so certified to be compared with his records, and if error is discovered he shall cause necessary corrections therein to be made by the Department of Agriculture. He shall then make a proclamation under his hand and seal of office as to the co-operative associations whose names are included in such list as finally corrected, declaring such co-operative associations dissolved and their charters forfeited, or their authority to transact business in this State terminated pursuant to the provisions of this act. He shall file the original proclamation in his office, mail a copy to each co-operative association named in such proclamation, addressed to the principal office of the association as shown on the records in the office of the Secretary of State and shall publish a copy thereof in the issue of the pamphlet laws next following the making of said proclamation. L.1951, c. 303, p. 1091, s. 9. Amended by L.1953, c. 332, p. 1885, s. 8; L.1966, c. 286, s. 34.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:13-38 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:13-38 - Dissolution upon issuance of proclamation

4:13-38. Dissolution upon issuance of proclamation  Upon issuance of such proclamation and the mailing of a copy thereof, in the manner aforesaid, each domestic association named therein shall be deemed dissolved without further legal proceedings; and the authority of foreign associations to transact business in this State terminated. L.1951, c. 303, p. 1092, s. 10. Amended by L.1953, c. 332, p. 1886, s. 9; L.1966, c. 286, s. 35.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:13-39 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:13-39 - Copies of proclamation; mailing; filing

4:13-39. Copies of proclamation; mailing; filing  The Secretary of State shall also mail a copy of such proclamation to the clerk of each county in the State. The county clerk shall file the copy received by him without charge but need not record it. L.1951, c. 303, p. 1092, s. 11. Amended by L.1953, c. 332, p. 1886, s. 10.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:13-40 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:13-40 - Reservation of names of dissolved associations

4:13-40. Reservation of names of dissolved associations  The names of all co-operative associations so dissolved or whose authority to transact business has been terminated shall be reserved for a period of 4 months immediately following the date of mailing a copy of the proclamation by the Secretary of State to the association, as if the association were still in existence. L.1951, c. 303, p. 1092, s. 12. Amended by L.1953, c. 332, p. 1886, s. 11; L.1966, c. 286, s. 36.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:13-41 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:13-41 - Certificate of compliance; effect; fees

4:13-41. Certificate of compliance; effect; fees  If any such association so dissolved or whose authority has been terminated shall file with the Secretary of State before the expiration of 3 months a certificate of compliance issued by the Department of Agriculture that all required reports of the co-operative association have been filed with that department, it shall have the effect of annulling all of the proceedings theretofore taken for the dissolution or termination of such co-operative association under the provisions of this act, and such association shall thereupon have such corporate powers, rights, duties and obligations as it had on the date of the mailing of a copy of the proclamation with the same force and effect as if such proclamation had not been made. The fee of the Secretary of State for filing such certificate shall be $5.00, and of the Department of Agriculture for issuance of the certificate of compliance, $5.00. L.1951, c. 303, p. 1092, s. 13. Amended by L.1953, c. 332, p. 1886, s. 12; L.1966, c. 286, s. 37.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:13-42 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:13-42 - Publication of notice of compliance

4:13-42. Publication of notice of compliance  Whenever a co-operative association shall have obtained a certificate of compliance and have filed the same in the office of the Secretary of State, the Secretary of State shall publish a notice thereof in the next succeeding issue of the pamphlet laws, and shall send a copy of such notice to the county clerk of the county in which, according to his records, the principal office of the association is located. The county clerk shall file such copy and make appropriate entry on his records without charge. L.1951, c. 303, p. 1093, s. 14. Amended by L.1953, c. 332, p. 1887, s. 13.