D.C. Code § 29-1006.04: Security interest and set-off.

(a)

A member or transferee may create an enforceable security interest in its financial rights in a limited cooperative association.

(b)

Unless the organic rules otherwise provide, a member shall not create an enforceable security interest in the member’s governance interests in a limited cooperative association.

(c)

The organic rules may provide that a limited cooperative association has a security interest in the financial rights of a member to secure payment of any indebtedness or other obligation of the member to the association. A security interest provided for in the organic rules shall be enforceable under, and governed by, Article 9 of Subtitle I of Title 28.

(d)

Unless the organic rules otherwise provide, a member shall not compel the limited cooperative association to offset financial rights against any indebtedness or obligation owed to the association.