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ADMISSION OF MEMBERS

Iowa Code tit. XII, ch. 504, subch. VI, pt. 1
in effect

Iowa Code § 504.601 Admission.

504.601. Admission. 1. The articles or bylaws may establish criteria or procedures for admission of members. 2. A person shall not be admitted as a member without the person’s consent or affirmative action evidencing consent. 2004 Acts, ch 1049, §35, 192

Iowa Code § 504.602 Consideration.

504.602. Consideration. Except as provided in its articles or bylaws, a corporation may admit members for no consideration or for such consideration as is determined by the board. 2004 Acts, ch 1049, §36, 192

Iowa Code § 504.603 No requirement of members.

504.603. No requirement of members. A corporation is not required to have members. 2004 Acts, ch 1049, §37, 192
Source: Iowa Legislature (legis.iowa.gov)URL: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/law/iowaCode/sections?codeChapter=504&year=2026Fetched: 10/20/2026

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