The Farmers Association Act Article 25-2

A person to whom one of the following situations applies may not register as a candidate for the position of general manager of a Farmers’ Association. If the person has already registered or been appointed, the registration or appointment shall be withdrawn or revoked:1.Not being a citizen of the Republic of China.2.Having an unpaid debt owed to the Farmers’ Association, including for property, membership dues, business funds, or agricultural extension expenses; or (since January 1, 2001) having a record of loan principal or interest payments in arrears for one year or longer at a Farmers’ Association or other financial institution; or having guaranteed a debt to the Farmers’ Association and, after being notified to repay, failing to do so for more than one year.3.Meeting one of the circumstances specified in Subparagraphs 3 to 9 of Article 15-1.4.Meeting one of the circumstances specified in Subparagraphs 1 and 2 of Article 16.5.Having, within the past four years, been dismissed from an elected, appointed, or employed position in a Farmers’ Association due to a confirmed criminal conviction.6.Having, within the past five years, been the responsible person of a legal entity at the time of its bankruptcy declaration.