Montana § 35-17-501 - Merger Or Consolidation Authorized

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 35-17-501 — Merger Or Consolidation Authorized, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 35-17-501. Merger Or Consolidation Authorized

Merger or consolidation authorized. It is lawful for two or more cooperative associations formed, before or after July 1, 1977, under the laws of the state of Montana to merge or consolidate with each other. One or more such associations may merge or consolidate with one or more associations incorporated under the laws of another state relating to organization of cooperative associations by complying with the provisions of this chapter or with the applicable laws of the state where the surviving or new association has its principal place of business.

Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Montana Code Annotated § 35-17-501 cover?

Section 35-17-501 ("Merger Or Consolidation Authorized") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. 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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