Section 13-7-101 - Generally.

WY Stat § 13-7-101 (2019) (N/A)
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13-7-101. Generally.

(a) Except as otherwise provided any association shall have the powers provided for in the general laws of this state relating to the creation and regulation of private corporations and in addition thereto shall have power, subject to the terms and conditions contained in the articles of incorporation and bylaws to:

(i) Issue stock to its members, to assess and collect from its members reasonable membership fees, withdrawal fees, dues, premiums and fines;

(ii) Permit its members to withdraw any or all of their stock deposits upon equitable terms;

(iii) Hold and convey such property as is necessary for its accommodation and the transaction of its business, mortgaged in good faith by way of security for debts duly contracted, conveyed to it in satisfaction of debts previously contracted in the course of its dealings, purchased at sales under judgments, decrees or mortgages held by it, or purchased to secure debts due to it;

(iv) Make loans to its members upon ample real estate or personal property security, unencumbered except by prior loans from the association, or upon the stock of the association to the extent of its withdrawal value;

(v) Make annual or semiannual distributions of its earnings; and

(vi) Do all other things that may be necessary to effect its purposes and conduct its authorized business.