Noncomplying name of foreign cooperative.
Utah Code § 16-16-1405
in effect16-16-1405. Noncomplying name of foreign cooperative.
(1)
(a) A foreign cooperative whose name does not comply with Section 16-1a-302 may not obtain a certificate of authority until it adopts, for the purpose of transacting business in this state, an alternative name that complies with Section 16-1a-302.
(b) A foreign cooperative that adopts an alternative name under this Subsection (1) and then obtains a certificate of authority with that name need not also comply with Section 42-2-201.
(c) After obtaining a certificate of authority with an alternative name, a foreign cooperative's business in this state shall be transacted under that name unless the foreign cooperative is authorized under Section 42-2-201 to transact business in this state under another name.
(2) If a foreign cooperative authorized to transact business in this state changes its name to one that does not comply with Section 16-1a-302, it may not thereafter transact business in this state until it complies with Subsection (1) and obtains an amended certificate of authority.
Amended by Chapter 92, 2026 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title16/Chapter16/16-16-S1405.html?v=C16-16-S1405_2026050620261001Fetched: 10/26/2026
