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IN Code § 15-12-1-37 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs|Chapter 1. Agricultural Cooperatives|15-12-1-37. Biennial Report; Contents; Form; Delivery

Sec. 37. (a) During April of every other year, each association organized or reorganized under this chapter shall prepare and file a biennial report setting forth the following information:(1) The name of the association and the state or country under whose law the association is incorporated.(2) The address of the association's registered office and the name of the association's registered agent at that office in Indiana.(3) The address of the association's principal office.(4) The names and business or residence addresses of the association's directors, secretary, and highest executive officer.(b) The biennial report of each association must be:(1) made on a form prescribed and furnished by the secretary of state;(2) signed by any current officer of the association or, if the association is in the hands of a receiver or a trustee, by the receiver or trustee;(3) verified and affirmed subject to the penalties for perjury; and(4) filed in the office of the secretary of state, accompanied by the fees prescribed by law.(c) Information in the biennial report must be current as of the date the biennial report is executed on behalf of the association.(d) The first biennial report of the association must be delivered to the secretary of state in the second year following the calendar year in which the association was organized. Subsequent biennial reports must be delivered to the secretary of state every second year following the year in which the last biennial report was filed.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 15-7-1-18(a); subsection (b) formerly 15-7-1-18(b); subsection (c) formerly 15-7-1-18(c); subsection (d) formerly 15-7-1-18(d).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
IN Code § 15-12-1-38 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs|Chapter 1. Agricultural Cooperatives|15-12-1-38. Disclosure of Financial Condition; Offense

Sec. 38. (a) If, upon receipt of a biennial report delivered under section 37 of this chapter, the secretary of state determines or has reason to believe that the association filing the report is not disclosing the association's true financial condition or is violating this chapter, the secretary of state may require the association to disclose all material facts by:(1) submitting a verified audit bearing the certificate under oath of a qualified public accountant approved by the secretary of state;(2) replying to interrogatories; or(3) reporting under oath on any matters requested by the secretary of state.(b) An officer or a director of an association who knowingly distributes, publishes, or files with the secretary of state a written report, certificate, or statement of the condition or business of the association that is false in any material respect commits a Level 6 felony.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 15-7-1-18(e); subsection (b) formerly 15-7-1-18(f).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.206.
IN Code § 15-12-1-39 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs|Chapter 1. Agricultural Cooperatives|15-12-1-39. Application of Other Laws

Sec. 39. A law in conflict with this chapter may not be construed to apply to an association provided for in this chapter.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-19(a).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
IN Code § 15-12-1-40 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs|Chapter 1. Agricultural Cooperatives|15-12-1-40. Limitation on the Use of the Term "Cooperative"

Sec. 40. A person, or a firm, a limited liability company, a corporation, or an association organized in Indiana after February 23, 1925, may not use the word "cooperative" as part of its corporate or other business name or title for cooperative activities of producers of agricultural products unless it has complied with this chapter.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-20.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
IN Code § 15-12-1-41 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs|Chapter 1. Agricultural Cooperatives|15-12-1-41. Membership of Association in Other Corporations or Associations

Sec. 41. An association may organize, form, operate, own, control, have an interest in, own stock of, or be a member of any corporation or corporations, or association or associations, with or without capital stock, that are engaged in:(1) any activity in connection with the producing, marketing, selling, preserving, harvesting, drying, processing, manufacturing, canning, packing, grading, storing, transportation, handling, or use of any:(A) agricultural products; or(B) byproducts of any agricultural products;handled by the association or the association's patrons;(2) any activity in connection with the manufacturing, assembling, selling, supplying, purchasing, hiring, transportation, or use of supplies, machinery, or equipment that the association or the association's patrons use; or(3) the financing of any activities described in subdivision (1) or (2) or in performing or furnishing economic or educational service for persons engaged in agriculture.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-21.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
IN Code § 15-12-1-42 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs|Chapter 1. Agricultural Cooperatives|15-12-1-42. Joint Activities With Other Associations

Sec. 42. (a) An association may, upon resolution adopted by the association's board of directors:(1) enter into all necessary and proper contracts and agreements; and(2) make all necessary and proper stipulations, agreements, and contracts and arrangements with any other cooperative corporation, association, or associations formed in Indiana or in any other state;for the cooperative and more economical performance of all or any part of the association's business.(b) Any two (2) or more associations may, by agreement between them:(1) unite in employing and using; or(2) separately employ and use;the same personnel, methods, means, and agencies for carrying on and conducting the associations' respective businesses.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-22.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
IN Code § 15-12-1-43 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs|Chapter 1. Agricultural Cooperatives|15-12-1-43. Vote by Existing Cooperatives for Governance Under Chapter

Sec. 43. (a) A corporation or an association organized under statutes in effect before February 23, 1925, may by a majority vote of its stockholders or members, elect to be governed by this chapter by:(1) limiting its stockholders or membership; and(2) adopting the other restrictions provided in this chapter.(b) The corporation or association shall make out in duplicate a statement signed and sworn to by its directors specifying that the corporation or association has, by a majority vote of the stockholders or members:(1) decided to accept the benefits of and be bound by this chapter; and(2) authorized the changes.Articles of incorporation must be filed as required in section 12 of this chapter, except that the articles of incorporation must be signed by the current members of the board of directors. The filing fee is the same as for filing an amendment to articles of incorporation.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-23.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.86-2008, SEC.7.
IN Code § 15-12-1-44 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs|Chapter 1. Agricultural Cooperatives|15-12-1-44. Breach of Marketing Contract; Penalty; Injunction

Sec. 44. A person or corporation whose officers or employees knowingly induce or attempt to induce any member or stockholder of an association:(1) organized under this chapter; or(2) organized under any agricultural cooperative law of any other state of the United States and admitted to do business in Indiana;to breach the member's or stockholder's marketing contract with the association is liable to the aggrieved association in a civil suit in the penal sum of one hundred dollars ($100) for each offense. In addition, the person or corporation shall pay to the association reasonable attorney's fees and all costs involved in the litigation or proceedings at law.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-24.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
IN Code § 15-12-1-45 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs|Chapter 1. Agricultural Cooperatives|15-12-1-45. Warehouse or Elevator Operator; Breach of Marketing Contract; Penalty; Injunction

Sec. 45. (a) A person, firm, limited liability company, or corporation that:(1) operates a warehouse, an elevator, or other receiving place or deals in any agricultural products within Indiana; and(2) solicits, persuades, or permits any member of an association:(A) organized under this chapter; or(B) organized under any agricultural cooperative law of any other state of the United States and admitted to do business in Indiana;to breach the member's marketing contract with the association by accepting or receiving the member's products for sale, for auction, or for display for sale, contrary to the terms of a marketing agreement of which the person, a member of the firm, the manager of the limited liability company, or an active officer or manager of the corporation has knowledge or notice;is liable to the aggrieved association in a civil suit in the penal sum of one hundred dollars ($100) for each offense, and the aggrieved association is entitled to an injunction against the warehouseman or other person to prevent further breaches and a multiplicity of actions on the breach.(b) Pending the adjudication of an action under subsection (a) and upon filing:(1) a verified complaint showing the breach or threatened breach of a marketing contract by reason of any acts described in subsection (a); and(2) a sufficient bond or undertaking;the aggrieved association is entitled to a temporary restraining order and a temporary injunction against the person, firm, limited liability company, or corporation. In addition, the warehouseman or other person, firm, limited liability company, or corporation shall pay to the association reasonable attorney's fees and all costs involved in the litigation or legal proceedings.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-26.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
IN Code § 15-12-1-46 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs|Chapter 1. Agricultural Cooperatives|15-12-1-46. Exemption From Conspiracy and Monopoly Laws; Legality of Marketing Contracts

Sec. 46. (a) An association that is organized under this chapter or that is organized under an agricultural cooperative law of another state and is admitted to do business in Indiana is not:(1) a conspiracy or a combination in restraint of trade;(2) an illegal monopoly; or(3) an attempt to:(A) lessen competition;(B) fix prices arbitrarily; or(C) create a combination or pool;in violation of any Indiana law.(b) The marketing contracts and agreements between an association described in subsection (a) and the association's members and any agreements authorized in this chapter are not:(1) illegal;(2) in restraint of trade; and(3) contrary to any law enacted against pooling or combinations.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-27.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
IN Code § 15-12-1-47 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs|Chapter 1. Agricultural Cooperatives|15-12-1-47. Application of Corporation Laws; Exceptions

Sec. 47. IC 23-1 and all powers and rights under IC 23-1 apply to associations organized under or governed by this chapter, except where IC 23-1 conflicts with or is inconsistent with this chapter.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-28.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
IN Code § 15-12-1-48 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs|Chapter 1. Agricultural Cooperatives|15-12-1-48. Secretary of State; Fees

Sec. 48. (a) The secretary of state shall charge and collect for the benefit of the state the following fees:(1) For filing with the secretary of state the articles of incorporation of an association organized or a corporation reorganized under this chapter, five dollars ($5).(2) For filing with the secretary of state any certificate not specified in this section, five dollars ($5) each.(3) For filing a biennial report, two dollars ($2), to be paid biennially.(b) Fees collected under subsection (a) shall be deposited in the state general fund.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-29.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.106-2008, SEC.48; P.L.119-2015, SEC.1.
IN Code § 15-12-1-49 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs|Chapter 1. Agricultural Cooperatives|15-12-1-49. Foreign Cooperative Associations; Application for Admission

Sec. 49. (a) Any nonprofit cooperative association organized under the agricultural cooperative law of any state of the United States other than Indiana and not admitted to do business in Indiana before March 12, 1935, must submit the following to the secretary of state at the secretary of state's office before transacting any business in Indiana:(1) A copy of the nonprofit cooperative association's articles of incorporation, with all amendments to the articles of incorporation. The copy of the nonprofit cooperative association's articles of incorporation must be authenticated by the proper officer of the state where the nonprofit cooperative association is incorporated.(2) An application for admission, which must contain the same information as required in the articles of incorporation of an association seeking to be incorporated under this chapter, together with any additional information that the secretary of state may require, which must include a statement of assets and liabilities as of a date not earlier than thirty (30) days before the filing of the application for admission. The information shall be submitted in triplicate originals on forms prescribed by the secretary of state.(3) The prescribed fees.(b) An application submitted under subsection (a) must be signed and verified under oath by:(1) the president or vice president; and(2) the secretary or assistant secretary;of the association.(c) The fee for a filing under this section is ten dollars ($10).[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-30.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.119-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 15-12-1-50 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs|Chapter 1. Agricultural Cooperatives|15-12-1-50. Foreign Cooperative Associations; Certificate of Admission

Sec. 50. (a) If the secretary of state finds that an application for admission submitted under section 49 of this chapter conforms to law and that all patrons of the association who reside in Indiana will be entitled to receive substantially the same rights, benefits, and privileges from the association as though the association were incorporated under this chapter, the secretary of state shall:(1) endorse the secretary of state's approval upon each of the triplicate copies; and(2) if all fees required by law have been paid:(A) file one (1) copy of the application for admission and an authenticated copy of the articles of incorporation of the association in the secretary of state's office; and(B) issue to the association an original and a duplicate certificate of admission, accompanied by two (2) copies of the application bearing the endorsement of the secretary of state's approval.(b) A certificate of admission issued under subsection (a) must set forth the following:(1) The name of the association, the state where the association was incorporated, and the location of the association's principal office in that state.(2) The character of business the association is authorized to transact in Indiana.(3) The amount of the association's authorized capital stock, if any, and the amount of capital stock issued and outstanding.(4) The amount of the fee paid for the association's admission.(5) The address of the corporation in Indiana.(6) The name and address of the association's resident agent in Indiana for service of legal process.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-31.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
IN Code § 15-12-1-51 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs|Chapter 1. Agricultural Cooperatives|15-12-1-51. Admitted Foreign Cooperative Associations; Rights and Restrictions

Sec. 51. Any nonprofit cooperative association organized under the agricultural cooperative law of another state and admitted to do business in Indiana:(1) may transact business as set forth in the certificate of admission issued to the association by the secretary of state;(2) has the same rights, privileges, powers, and remedies at law or in equity possessed by an association incorporated under this chapter; and(3) is subject to the same liabilities, restrictions, duties, and penalties imposed on an association incorporated under this chapter.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-32.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
IN Code § 15-12-1-52 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs|Chapter 1. Agricultural Cooperatives|15-12-1-52. Governance of Certificates of Stock and Membership

Sec. 52. Certificates of stock or of membership issued, transferred, redeemed, or canceled by an association are governed by this chapter and the articles of incorporation and bylaws of the association.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-33.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
IN Code § 15-12-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs|Chapter 2. Indiana Rural Rehabilitation Corporation|15-12-2-1. "Director"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "director" means the director of the Indiana state department of agriculture.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-2-1 part.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.34.
IN Code § 15-12-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs|Chapter 2. Indiana Rural Rehabilitation Corporation|15-12-2-2. State Official; Trust Assets of the Rural Rehabilitation Corporation

Sec. 2. The director is designated as the state official to make application to and receive from the United States Secretary of Agriculture, or any other proper federal official, under and subject to Public Law 499, 81st Congress, approved May 3, 1950, the trust assets, either funds or property, held by the United States as trustee on behalf of the Indiana rural rehabilitation corporation.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-2-1 part.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
IN Code § 15-12-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs|Chapter 2. Indiana Rural Rehabilitation Corporation|15-12-2-3. Agreements for Federal Administration

Sec. 3. (a) The director may enter into agreements with the United States Secretary of Agriculture under Section 2(f) of Public Law 499, 81st Congress, upon the terms and conditions and for periods as may be mutually agreeable, authorizing the United States Secretary of Agriculture to accept, administer, expend, and use in Indiana all or any part of the trust assets or any other funds of the state of Indiana that may be appropriated to use in carrying out the purposes of Titles 1 and 2 of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act, in accordance with the applicable provisions of Title 4 of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act, as amended.(b) The director shall provide in an agreement with the United States Secretary of Agriculture under this section:(1) that all of the funds shall be administered through the Farmer's Home Administration;(2) that only three percent (3%) of the book value of the assets transferred may be used for administrative purposes; and(3) that the Farmer's Home Administration may do any and all things necessary to effectuate and carry out the purposes of agreements under this section.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-2-2.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
IN Code § 15-12-2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs|Chapter 2. Indiana Rural Rehabilitation Corporation|15-12-2-4. Deposit and Expenditure of Funds

Sec. 4. Notwithstanding any other law, funds and the proceeds of the trust assets that are not authorized to be administered by the United States Secretary of Agriculture under section 3 of this chapter shall be received by the director under an application made under section 2 of this chapter. The director shall deposit the funds with the treasurer of state. The funds shall be held in a special fund for expenditure on proper voucher and warrant by the director for purposes of section 3 of this chapter.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-2-3.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
IN Code § 15-12-2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs|Chapter 2. Indiana Rural Rehabilitation Corporation|15-12-2-5. Director's Powers; Delegation

Sec. 5. (a) The director may do the following:(1) Collect, compromise, adjust, or cancel claims and obligations arising out of or administered under:(A) this chapter; or(B) any mortgage, lease, contract, or agreement entered into or administered under this chapter.(2) If in the director's judgment it is necessary and advisable, pursue a claim or an obligation described in subdivision (1) to final collection in any court having jurisdiction.(3) Bid for and purchase at any execution, foreclosure, or other sale or otherwise acquire property:(A) on which the director has a lien by reason of a judgment or execution; or(B) that is pledged, mortgaged, or conveyed to secure or that otherwise secures any loan or other indebtedness owing to or acquired by the director under this chapter.(4) Accept title to any property purchased or acquired under this section, operate or lease the property for a period considered necessary to protect the investment in the property, and sell or dispose of the property in a manner consistent with this chapter.(b) The authority under this section shall be delegated by the director to the United States Secretary of Agriculture with respect to funds or assets authorized to be administered and used by the director under agreements entered into under section 3 of this chapter.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-2-4.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
IN Code § 15-12-2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs|Chapter 2. Indiana Rural Rehabilitation Corporation|15-12-2-6. Exemption From Liability

Sec. 6. The United States and the United States Secretary of Agriculture may not be held liable for the transfer of assets to the director under this chapter.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-2-5.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.