The articles of incorporation required by § 58-35-7 must state: (1) The name of the corporation, which must include the words "farm mutual" and, if a county mutual insurer, the name of the county of its principal place of business; (2) If a county mutual insurer, the name of the counties in which the corporation intends to do business and the address of its principal business office; (3) If a state mutual insurer, the location of its principal business office, which must be located in this state; (4) The purposes for which the corporation is formed; (5) Whether the corporation will transact business on a cash premium plan or an assessment plan; (6) The duration of the corporation's existence, which may be perpetual; (7) The number of the corporation's directors, which may not be less than five nor more than fifteen, and the names and addresses of the persons constituting the initial board of directors who shall serve until the first annual meeting of the members, and until their successors are elected and qualified; and (8) The names, residences, and addresses of the incorporators and the value of their property desired to be insured.
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