Any corporation organized under chapter 1.2 of title 7 may elect to be governed as a workers' cooperative under the provisions of this chapter, by so stating in its certificate of incorporation filed in accordance with §§ 7-1. 2-201 and 7-1. 2-202 of the Rhode Island business corporation act, or amendments to its certificate of incorporation filed in accordance with §§ 7-1. 2-901 - 7-1. 2-907.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-6.2-3