1. The existence of a cooperative shall commence when the articles are filed with the secretary of state, unless a later date is specified in the articles.

2. A cooperative shall have a perpetual duration unless the cooperative otherwise provides for a limited period of duration in the articles.

Terms Used In Missouri Laws 351.1024

  • State: when applied to any of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" includes such district and territories. See Missouri Laws 1.020