{"data":{"id":"us-wi/wis.-stat.-193.105","jurisdiction":"us-wi","citation":"Wis. Stat. § 193.105","heading":"Use of term “cooperative” restricted.","body":"(1) Use of term “cooperative” restricted. A business entity may not use the term “cooperative” as part of its business name or title or represent itself as a cooperative, in this state, unless the business entity is a cooperative or foreign cooperative or is organized under ch. 185.\n(2) Penalty for misuse of term “cooperative”. A business entity that violates sub. (1) may be fined not more than $250. Each day of improper use constitutes a separate offense.","path":["Chs. 178-226, Partnerships and Corporations; Transportation; Utilities; Banks; Savings Associations","Chapter 193 Unincorporated Cooperative Associations","SUBCHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS"],"source_url":"https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/193.105","current_through":"2023-24 Wisconsin Statutes updated through 2025 Wis. Act 247 (published 9-4-26)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T12:01:04Z","sha256":"8bec1e64b2fa03e3b6c0fee8e1edfb7da4edbce8fbc6da8f2df7cbea48efedef","source_id":"us-wi","stale":false,"prev":"us-wi/wis.-stat.-193.005","next":"us-wi/wis.-stat.-193.111"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}