Co-operative Societies Act, 2011 (Cap. 11.21). Country/Territory Montserrat (UK) Document type Legislation Date 2011 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to make new provision with respect to the registration, supervision, governance, operation and management of co-operative societies including credit unions, the members of which have a common bond of philosophy and socio-economic objectives, and for incidental and related purposes. Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Agricultural development Cooperative/producer organization Dispute settlement Registration Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States Entry into force notes This Act shall come into force on a date fixed by the Governor in Council by Order. Abstract This Act makes provision with respect to establishment, registration, management, operation, reconstruction, amalgamation and dissolution of co-operative societies in Monserrat. It also contains rules relative to the marketing of produce through co-operative societies and provides for settlement of disputes by the Registrar of Co-operative Societies or an arbitrator. Before carrying out business, co-operative societies shall be registered in the register established under this Act. For purposes of appeal against decisions of the Registrar or an arbitrator the Act establishes the Co-operative Societies Appeals Tribunal. Co-operative societies may establish an apex body, which shall coordinate, assist and promote activities for the development, growth and expansion of all co-operative societies. Co-operative societies shall have a priority claim, after the Crown and a landlord, on crops, livestock, etc. for debts of their members. Full text English Website agc.gov.ms References - Legislation Repeals Co-operative Societies Act. Legislation | Montserrat (UK) | 1960 (2002) Keyword: Agricultural development, Cooperative/producer organization, Dispute settlement, Registration Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Miscellaneous Amendments (Constitution of Montserrat) Act, 2011 (No. 9 of 2011). Legislation | Montserrat (UK) | 2011 Keyword: Agricultural development, Cooperative/producer organization, Governance, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX