Law of Georgia on Agricultural Cooperatives (No. 816-RS of 2013)

This Law regulates the legal relations concerning the operation of agricultural cooperatives, the acquisition and termination of agricultural cooperative status, state support measures, and the monitoring of agricultural cooperatives. The Law aims to support agricultural production and contribute to the social and economic development of rural areas through the promotion of agricultural cooperatives.
The Law defines agricultural cooperatives and agricultural activities, establishes the principles governing cooperative activities, and sets out the areas of activity that may be undertaken by agricultural cooperatives. It regulates the granting and withdrawal of agricultural cooperative status, the maintenance of a public register, monitoring procedures, and the role of the competent authorities responsible for implementation and oversight.
The Law contains provisions on the internal organization and management of agricultural cooperatives, including membership, rights and obligations of members, contributions, assets, profit distribution, and operational requirements. It also provides for government support measures for agricultural cooperatives, including development programs, access to preferential credit resources and grants, training activities, and tax incentives.