§ 40. Certificate of membership. Every corporation shall issue to each member, upon full payment therefor, a certificate of membership (whether evidenced by stock or otherwise) which shall not be transferable otherwise than as may be prescribed in this chapter, the certificate of incorporation and by-laws. The corporation may accept as full or partial payment a member's promissory note, but shall hold the certificate as security for payment, without, however, affecting the member's right to vote unless such note is past due.

Terms Used In N.Y. Cooperative Corporations Law 40

  • 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.