(a) Each cooperative shall file with the department before July 2 of the reporting year a biennial report signed by a principal officer or the general manager setting out
- (1) its name and the address of its principal place of business in the state;
- (2) the name of its registered agent and address of its registered office;
- (3) the names and addresses of its principal officers and its general manager, if any;
- (4) a statement of the aggregate number of shares that the cooperative may issue, itemized by classes, par value of shares, shares without par value;
- (5) a statement of the aggregate number of shares subscribed, but not paid up, itemized by classes, par value of shares, shares without par value;
- (6) a statement of the aggregate number of paid-up shares, itemized by classes, par value of shares, shares without par value;
- (7) for cooperatives established without capital stock the biennial report shall contain a statement as to the amount of the membership fee and a statement as to the number of memberships which are issued;
- (8) a brief statement of the character of the business in which the cooperative is engaged in this state.