W. Va. Code § 31G-2-5
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§31G-2-5. Members.
Official statutory text
(a) Under the terms and conditions prescribed in the bylaws adopted by it, a cooperative association may admit as members, or issue common stock to, only qualified persons.
(b) If a member of a nonstock association be other than a natural person, the member may be represented by an individual, associate, officer or manager or member thereof, duly authorized in writing.
(c) One association organized hereunder may become a member or stockholder of any other association or associations organized under this article or similar laws of any state.
(b) If a member of a nonstock association be other than a natural person, the member may be represented by an individual, associate, officer or manager or member thereof, duly authorized in writing.
(c) One association organized hereunder may become a member or stockholder of any other association or associations organized under this article or similar laws of any state.
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