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Co-operative Societies Act.

Country/Territory
Botswana
Document type
Legislation
Date
1962 (1975)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the registration, control and liquidation of cooperative societies, to prescribe certain rights and liabilities of such societies and their members, and to provide for matters incidental thereto.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Basic legislation Cooperative/producer organization Registration Inspection
Geographical area
Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Southern Africa
Abstract

The text of this Act consists of 52 sections, divided into 9 Parts: Preliminary (I); Registration (II); Duties and privilege of societies (III); Rights and liabilities of members (IV); Property and funds of registered societies (V); Audit, inspection and inquiry (VI); Liquidation (VII); Disputes (VIII); Miscellaneous (IX).

Full text
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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Cooperative Societies Regulations.

Legislation | Botswana | 1964 (1975)

Keyword: Cooperative/producer organization, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Co-operative Societies Act (Chapter 42:04).

Legislation | Botswana | 1989 (2008)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Cooperative/producer organization, Non-governmental entity, Registration, Inspection, Dispute settlement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX