Maryland Membership in a Cooperative Corporation is a type of business structure available to companies operating in the state of Maryland. This business structure is based on the concept of cooperatives, where members join together to pool resources in order to better serve their collective interests. Maryland Membership in a Cooperative Corporation allows businesses to access new sources of capital, increase their efficiency, and benefit from shared knowledge and resources. The cooperative can be formed for any lawful purpose, including agricultural, commercial, educational, or charitable activities. There are three types of Maryland Membership in a Cooperative Corporation: general, limited, and agricultural. General members have full voting rights and are eligible to receive patronage dividends, while limited members have limited voting rights and are not eligible to receive patronage dividends. Agricultural members may receive patronage dividends, but they do not have voting rights. Members of a Maryland Membership in a Cooperative Corporation are jointly and severally liable for the debts of the company, and it is important to understand this before investing. Additionally, the cooperative must be managed by a Board of Directors elected by the members.