Louisiana § RS 17:2805 - Name of cooperative
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§ RS 17:2805. Name of cooperative
The name of each cooperative shall include the words "Educational" and "Cooperative," and the abbreviation "Inc.,". The name of a cooperative shall distinguish it from the name of any other corporation organized under the laws of, or authorized to transact business in, this state. The words "Educational" and "Cooperative" shall not both be used in the name of any corporation organized under the laws of, or authorized to transact business in, this state, except a cooperative or a corporation transacting business in this state pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter.
Added by Acts 1958, No. 257, §5.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 17:2805 ("Name of cooperative") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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