reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
DC Code § 29-1003.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 10 - Limited Cooperative Associations|Subchapter III - Formation and Initial Articles of Organization of Limited Cooperative Association|§ 29-1003.02. Formation of limited cooperative association; articles of organization

(a) To form a limited cooperative association, an organizer of the association must deliver articles of organization to the Mayor for filing. The articles shall state: (1) The name of the association, which shall comply with §§ 29-103.01 and 29-103.02(h); (2) The purposes for which the association is formed; (3) The street address and, if different, mailing address of the association’s initial principal office and the information required by § 29-104.04; (4) The name and street address and, if different, mailing address of each organizer; and (5) The term for which the association is to exist if other than perpetual. (b) Subject to § 29-1001.09(a), articles of organization may contain any other provisions in addition to those required by subsection (a) of this section. (c) A limited cooperative association shall be formed after articles of organization that substantially comply with subsection (a) of this section are delivered to the Mayor, are filed, and become effective under § 29-102.03. (d) If articles of organization filed by the Mayor state a delayed effective date, a limited cooperative association shall not be formed if, before the articles take effect, an organizer signs and delivers to the Mayor for filing a statement of cancellation.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 29-101.06 and § 29-1002.01. Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 302 of the Uniform Limited Cooperative Association Act.
DC Code § 29-1003.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 10 - Limited Cooperative Associations|Subchapter III - Formation and Initial Articles of Organization of Limited Cooperative Association|§ 29-1003.03. Organization of limited cooperative association

(a) After a limited cooperative association is formed: (1) If initial directors are named in the articles of organization, the initial directors shall hold an organizational meeting to adopt initial bylaws and carry on any other business necessary or proper to complete the organization of the association; or (2) If initial directors are not named in the articles of organization, the organizers shall designate the initial directors and call a meeting of the initial directors to adopt initial bylaws and carry on any other business necessary or proper to complete the organization of the association. (b) Unless the articles of organization otherwise provide, the initial directors may cause the limited cooperative association to accept members, including those necessary for the association to begin business. (c) Initial directors need not be members. (d) An initial director shall serve until a successor is elected and qualified at a members meeting or the director is removed, resigns, is adjudged incompetent, or dies.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 29-1001.09, § 29-1008.04, and § 29-1008.05. Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 303 of the Uniform Limited Cooperative Association Act.
DC Code § 29-1003.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 10 - Limited Cooperative Associations|Subchapter III - Formation and Initial Articles of Organization of Limited Cooperative Association|§ 29-1003.04. Bylaws

(a) Bylaws shall be in a record and, if not stated in the articles of organization, shall include: (1) A statement of the capital structure of the limited cooperative association, including: (A) The classes or other types of members’ interests and relative rights, preferences, and restrictions granted to or imposed upon each class or other type of member’s interest; and (B) The rights to share in profits or distributions of the association; (2) A statement of the method for admission of members; (3) A statement designating voting and other governance interests, including which members have voting power and any restriction on voting power; (4) A statement that a member’s interest is transferable if it is to be transferable and a statement of the conditions upon which it may be transferred; (5) A statement concerning the manner in which profits and losses are allocated, and distributions are made, among patron members and, if investor members are authorized, the manner in which profits and losses are allocated, and how distributions are made, among investor members and between patron members and investor members; (6) A statement concerning: (A) Whether persons that are not members but conduct business with the association may be permitted to share in allocations of profits and losses and receive distributions; and (B) The manner in which profits and losses are allocated and distributions are made with respect to those persons; and (7) A statement of the number and terms of directors or the method by which the number and terms are determined. (b) Subject to § 29-1001.09(c) and the articles of organization, bylaws may contain any other provision for managing and regulating the affairs of the association. (c) In addition to amendments permitted under subchapter IV of this chapter, the initial board of directors may amend the bylaws by a majority vote of the directors at any time before the admission of members.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 29-1004.01. Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 304 of the Uniform Limited Cooperative Association Act.
DC Code § 29-1004.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 10 - Limited Cooperative Associations|Subchapter IV - Amendment of Organic Rules of Limited Cooperative Association|§ 29-1004.01. Authority to amend organic rules

(a) A limited cooperative association may amend its organic rules under this subchapter for any lawful purpose. In addition, the initial board of directors may amend the bylaws of an association under § 29-1003.04. (b) Unless the organic rules otherwise provide, a member shall not have a vested property right resulting from any provision in the organic rules, including a provision relating to the management, control, capital structure, distribution, entitlement, purpose, or duration of the limited cooperative association.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 29-1004.02. Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 401 of the Uniform Limited Cooperative Association Act.
DC Code § 29-1004.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 10 - Limited Cooperative Associations|Subchapter IV - Amendment of Organic Rules of Limited Cooperative Association|§ 29-1004.02. Notice and action on amendment of organic rules

(a) Except as otherwise provided in §§ 29-1004.01(a) and 29-1004.05(f), the organic rules of a limited cooperative association shall be amended only at a members meeting. An amendment may be proposed by either: (1) A majority of the board of directors, or a greater percentage if required by the organic rules; or (2) One or more petitions signed by at least 10% of the patron members or at least 10% of the investor members. (b) The board of directors shall call a members meeting to consider an amendment proposed pursuant to subsection (a) of this section. The meeting shall be held not later than 90 days following the proposal of the amendment by the board or receipt of a petition. The board shall mail or otherwise transmit or deliver in a record to each member: (1) The proposed amendment, or a summary of the proposed amendment and a statement of the manner in which a copy of the amendment in a record may be reasonably obtained by a member; (2) A recommendation that the members approve the amendment or, if the board determines that because of conflict of interest or other special circumstances, it should not make a favorable recommendation, the basis for that determination; (3) A statement of any condition of the board’s submission of the amendment to the members; and (4) Notice of the meeting at which the proposed amendment will be considered, which shall be given in the same manner as notice for a special meeting of members.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 29-1001.09 and § 29-1004.05. Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 402 of the Uniform Limited Cooperative Association Act.
DC Code § 29-1004.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 10 - Limited Cooperative Associations|Subchapter IV - Amendment of Organic Rules of Limited Cooperative Association|§ 29-1004.03. Method of voting on amendment of organic rules

(a) A substantive change to a proposed amendment of the organic rules shall not be made at the members meeting at which a vote on the amendment occurs. (b) A nonsubstantive change to a proposed amendment of the organic rules may be made at the members meeting at which the vote on the amendment occurs and need not be separately voted upon by the board of directors. (c) A vote to adopt a nonsubstantive change to a proposed amendment to the organic rules shall be by the same percentage of votes required to pass a proposed amendment.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 403 of the Uniform Limited Cooperative Association Act.
DC Code § 29-1004.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 10 - Limited Cooperative Associations|Subchapter IV - Amendment of Organic Rules of Limited Cooperative Association|§ 29-1004.04. Voting by district, class, or voting group

(a) This section shall apply if the organic rules provide for voting by district or class or if there is one or more identifiable voting groups that a proposed amendment to the organic rules would affect differently from other members with respect to matters identified in § 29-1004.05(e)(1) through (5). Approval of the amendment shall require the same percentage of votes of the members of that district, class, or voting group required in §§ 29-1004.05 and 29-1005.14. (b) If a proposed amendment to the organic rules would affect members in 2 or more districts or classes entitled to vote separately under subsection (a) of this section in the same or a substantially similar way, the districts or classes affected shall vote as a single voting group unless the organic rules otherwise provide for separate voting.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 29-1001.09, § 29-1001.13, § 29-1004.05, § 29-1014.04, and § 29-1015.04. Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 404 of the Uniform Limited Cooperative Association Act.
DC Code § 29-1004.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 10 - Limited Cooperative Associations|Subchapter IV - Amendment of Organic Rules of Limited Cooperative Association|§ 29-1004.06. Restated articles of organization

A limited cooperative association, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the board of directors taken at a meeting for which the purpose is stated in the notice of the meeting, may adopt restated articles of organization that contain the original articles as previously amended. Restated articles may contain amendments if the restated articles are adopted in the same manner and with the same vote as required for amendments to the articles under § 29-1004.05(a). Upon filing, restated articles shall supersede the existing articles and all amendments.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 406 of the Uniform Limited Cooperative Association Act.
DC Code § 29-1004.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 10 - Limited Cooperative Associations|Subchapter IV - Amendment of Organic Rules of Limited Cooperative Association|§ 29-1004.07. Amendment or restatement of articles of organization; filing

(a) To amend its articles of organization, a limited cooperative association shall deliver to the Mayor for filing an amendment of the articles, restated articles of organization, or articles of merger pursuant to subchapter XV of this chapter, which contain one or more amendments of the articles of organization, stating: (1) The name of the association; (2) The date of filing of the association’s initial articles; and (3) The changes the amendment makes to the articles as most recently amended or restated. (b) Before the beginning of the initial meeting of the board of directors, an organizer who knows that information in the filed articles of organization was inaccurate when the articles were filed or has become inaccurate due to changed circumstances shall promptly: (1) Cause the articles to be amended; or (2) If appropriate, deliver an amendment to the Mayor for filing pursuant to § 29-102.01. (c) If restated articles of organization are adopted, the restated articles may be delivered to the Mayor for filing in the same manner as an amendment. (d) Upon filing, an amendment of the articles of organization or other record containing an amendment of the articles which has been properly adopted by the members is effective as provided in § 29-102.03.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 29-1004.05. Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 407 of the Uniform Limited Cooperative Association Act.
DC Code § 29-1005.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 10 - Limited Cooperative Associations|Subchapter V - Members|§ 29-1005.01. Members

To begin business, a limited cooperative association shall have at least 2 patron members unless the sole member is a cooperative.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 501 of the Uniform Limited Cooperative Association Act.
DC Code § 29-1005.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 10 - Limited Cooperative Associations|Subchapter V - Members|§ 29-1005.02. Becoming member

(a) If a limited cooperative association is to have only one cooperative member upon formation, the cooperative becomes a member as agreed by that cooperative and the organizer of the limited cooperative association. That cooperative and the organizer may be, but need not be, different persons. If different, the organizer acts on behalf of the initial cooperative member. (b) If a limited cooperative association is to have more than one member upon formation, those persons become members as agreed by the persons before the formation of the limited cooperative association. The organizer acts on behalf of the persons in forming the limited cooperative association and may be, but need not be, one of the persons. (c) After formation of a limited cooperative association, a person becomes a member: (1) As provided in the organic rules; (2) As the result of a transaction effective under subchapter XV of this chapter or Chapter 2 of this title; (3) With the consent of all the members; or (4) As provided in § 29-1012.02(3).  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720; Mar. 5, 2013, D.C. Law 19-210, § 2(j)(4)(A), 59 DCR 13171.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 29-1001.09. Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-210 rewrote the section. Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 502 of the Uniform Limited Cooperative Association Act. Application of Law 19-210: Section 7 of D.C. Law 19-210 provided that the act shall apply as of January 1, 2012.
DC Code § 29-1005.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 10 - Limited Cooperative Associations|Subchapter V - Members|§ 29-1005.03. No agency power of member as member

(a) A member is not an agent of a limited cooperative association solely by reason of being a member. (b) A person’s status as a member does not prevent or restrict law other than this chapter from imposing liability on a limited cooperative association because of the person’s conduct.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720; Mar. 5, 2013, D.C. Law 19-210, § 2(j)(4)(B), 59 DCR 13171.)  Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-210 rewrote the section. Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 503 of the Uniform Limited Cooperative Association Act. Application of Law 19-210: Section 7 of D.C. Law 19-210 provided that the act shall apply as of January 1, 2012.
DC Code § 29-1005.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 10 - Limited Cooperative Associations|Subchapter V - Members|§ 29-1005.04. Liability of members and managers

(a) A debt, obligation, or other liability of a limited cooperative association is solely the debt, obligation, or other liability of the limited cooperative association. A member or manager of the limited cooperative association is not personally liable, directly or indirectly, by way of contribution or otherwise, for a debt, obligation, or other liability of the association solely by reason of being or acting as a member or manager of the association. This subsection applies regardless of the dissolution of the association. (b) The failure of a limited cooperative association to observe formalities relating to the exercise of its powers or management of its activities and affairs is not a ground for imposing liability on any member or manager of the association for any debt, obligation, or other liability of the association.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720; Mar. 5, 2013, D.C. Law 19-210, § 2(j)(4)(C), 59 DCR 13171.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 29-1001.09. Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-210 rewrote the section. Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 504 of the Uniform Limited Cooperative Association Act. Application of Law 19-210: Section 7 of D.C. Law 19-210 provided that the act shall apply as of January 1, 2012.
DC Code § 29-1005.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 10 - Limited Cooperative Associations|Subchapter V - Members|§ 29-1005.06. Annual meeting of members

(a) Members shall meet annually at a time provided in the organic rules or set by the board of directors not inconsistent with the organic rules. (b) An annual members meeting may be held inside or outside the District at the place stated in the organic rules or selected by the board of directors not inconsistent with the organic rules. (c) Unless the organic rules otherwise provide, members may attend or conduct an annual members meeting through any means of communication if all members attending the meeting can communicate with each other during the meeting. (d) The board of directors shall report, or cause to be reported, at the association’s annual members meeting the association’s business and financial condition as of the close of the most recent fiscal year. (e) Unless the organic rules otherwise provide, the board of directors shall designate the presiding officer of the association’s annual members meeting. (f) Failure to hold an annual members meeting shall not affect the validity of any action by the limited cooperative association.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 29-1001.09. Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 506 of the Uniform Limited Cooperative Association Act.
DC Code § 29-1005.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 10 - Limited Cooperative Associations|Subchapter V - Members|§ 29-1005.07. Special meeting of members

(a) A special meeting of members shall be called only: (1) As provided in the organic rules; (2) By a majority vote of the board of directors on a proposal stating the purpose of the meeting; (3) By demand in a record signed by members holding at least 20% of the voting power of the persons in any district or class entitled to vote on the matter that is the purpose of the meeting stated in the demand; or (4) By demand in a record signed by members holding at least 10% of the total voting power of all the persons entitled to vote on the matter that is the purpose of the meeting stated in the demand. (b) A demand under subsection (a)(3) or (4) of this section shall be submitted to the officer of the limited cooperative association charged with keeping its records. (c) Any voting member may withdraw its demand under subsection (a)(3) or (4) of this section before receipt by the limited cooperative association of demands sufficient to require a special meeting of members. (d) A special meeting of members may be held inside or outside the District at the place stated in the organic rules or selected by the board of directors not inconsistent with the organic rules. (e) Unless the organic rules otherwise provide, members may attend or conduct a special meeting of members through the use of any means of communication if all members attending the meeting can communicate with each other during the meeting. (f) Only business within the purpose or purposes stated in the notice of a special meeting of members shall be conducted at the meeting. (g) Unless the organic rules otherwise provide, the presiding officer of a special meeting of members shall be designated by the board of directors.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 29-1001.09 and § 29-1005.08. Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 507 of the Uniform Limited Cooperative Association Act.
DC Code § 29-1005.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 10 - Limited Cooperative Associations|Subchapter V - Members|§ 29-1005.08. Notice of members meeting

(a) A limited cooperative association shall notify each member of the time, date, and place of a members meeting at least 15, and not more than 60, days before the meeting. (b) Unless the articles of organization otherwise provide, notice of an annual members meeting need not include any purpose of the meeting. (c) Notice of a special meeting of members shall include each purpose of the meeting as contained in the demand under § 29-1005.07(a)(3) or (4) or as voted upon by the board of directors under § 29-1005.07(a)(2). (d) Notice of a members meeting shall be given in a record unless oral notice is reasonable under the circumstances.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 29-1001.09, § 29-1008.07, and § 29-1012.05. Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 508 of the Uniform Limited Cooperative Association Act.
DC Code § 29-1005.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 10 - Limited Cooperative Associations|Subchapter V - Members|§ 29-1005.09. Waiver of members meeting notice

(a) A member may waive notice of a members meeting before, during, or after the meeting. (b) A member’s participation in a members meeting shall be a waiver of notice of that meeting unless the member objects to the meeting at the beginning of the meeting or promptly upon the member’s arrival at the meeting and does not thereafter vote for or assent to action taken at the meeting.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 509 of the Uniform Limited Cooperative Association Act.