New Mexico § 62-15-4 - Name
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 62-15-4 — Name, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 62-15-4. Name
The name of each cooperative shall include the words “electric” and “cooperative”
and the abbreviation “inc.”; provided that limitation shall not apply if, in an affidavit
made by the president or vice president of a cooperative and filed with the secretary
of state, it appears that the cooperative desires to transact business in another
state and is precluded therefrom by reason of its name. 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 “electric” 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 the Rural Electric Cooperative Act.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 62-15-4
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 62-15-4 cover?
Section 62-15-4 ("Name") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 62-15-4?
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