Md. Code Ann., Corps. & Ass'ns § 5-5A-03
A consumer cooperative or a federated cooperative may be incorporated under this subtitle and engage in any lawful business to acquire, produce, manufacture, furnish, or distribute any goods or services on a cooperative basis for the mutual benefit of its members and patrons or the members and patrons of any member cooperative, or both.
Added by Acts 1985, c. 739.