Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 805 ILCS 315/7

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
     Under the terms and conditions prescribed in the by-laws adopted by it, an association may admit as members (or issue common stock to), only persons engaged in the production of agricultural products and/or co-operative associations. An association organized hereunder, may become a member or stockholder of any other association or corporation.