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Cooperatives Act (SA 2001, c. C-28.1).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Alberta
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Basic legislation Agricultural development Cooperative/producer organization Registration Credit Business/industry/corporations Governance Certification Offences/penalties Inspection Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The present Act comes into force on 1 April 2002.
Abstract

The present Act regulates the cooperative sector in Alberta. It establishes incorporation and registration requirements and harmonizes Alberta’s legislation with federal and provincial cooperatives legislation. In particular, the Act makes provisions for the registration and organization of cooperative societies, defines their powers, privileges and duties and provides for their internal organization, management and finances, and provides for other matters relating to the functioning of cooperative societies and cooperative development. The text consists of 47 sections divided into 19 Parts.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ab.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Cooperatives Regulation (Alta. Reg. 55/2002).

Legislation | Canada | 2002 (2019)

Keyword: Cooperative/producer organization, Governance, Data collection/reporting, Registration, Certification, Royalties/fees, Dispute settlement, Court/tribunal, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX