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Cooperative Societies Rules, 1991 (G.N. No. 408).

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Regulation
Date
1991
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Agricultural development Cooperative/producer organization Registration
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
These Rules enter into force on the same date the principal Act comes into force.
Abstract

Rules to make further provision for the formation, registration, organization, management, property, membership, amalgamation and division of cooperative societies and to provide special rules with respect to various categories of cooperative societies. Part VIII contains special provisions for: (a) agricultural cooperative societies; (b) joint enterprises; (c) industrial cooperative societies; (d) consumer cooperatives; and (e) savings and credit societies. Provisions pertaining to agricultural cooperatives define the objectives of such cooperatives and regulate matters such as management, allocation of production factors, feasibility studies for registration, the making of By-laws, and certain other matters. The Agricultural Cooperative shall be guided by a management committee (rule 53) which may make a scheme for the facilitation of payment of cash crops and agricultural credit facilities (rule 58). A Society shall make By-laws in respect of matters listed in rule 59. (125 rules divided into 11 Parts, 1 Schedule)

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References - Legislation

Implements

Cooperative Societies Act (No. 15 of 1991).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 1991

Keyword: Basic legislation, Agricultural development, Cooperative/producer organization, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Cooperative Societies Act, 2003 (No. 20 of 2003).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2004

Keyword: Basic legislation, Agricultural development, Cooperative/producer organization, Registration, Contract/agreement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX