1. 1. Anyone may apply to the secretary to furnish a certificate of existence for a domestic cooperative or a certificate of authorization for a foreign cooperative.

2. 2. A certificate of existence or certificate of authorization must set forth all of the following:

   1. a. The domestic cooperative’s name or the foreign cooperative’s name used in this state.

   2. b. That one of the following applies:

      1. (1) If it is a domestic cooperative, that it is duly organized under the law of this state, the date of its organization, and the period of its duration.
      2. (2) If it is a foreign cooperative, that it is authorized to transact business in this state.
   3. c. That all fees required by this subchapter have been paid.
   4. d. If it is a domestic cooperative, that articles of dissolution have not been filed.
   5. e. Other facts of record in the office of the secretary that may be requested by the applicant.
3. 3. Subject to any qualification stated in the certificate, a certificate of existence or certificate of authorization issued by the secretary may be relied upon as conclusive evidence that the domestic cooperative or foreign cooperative is in existence or is authorized to transact business in this state.

2005 Acts, ch 135, §12