Cooperative Societies Act 1991 (Cap. 107).
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Type of law
Legislation
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Date of latest amendment
Abstract
This Act makes provision for the establishment, registration, operation and management of cooperatives in Uganda and related matters.
The Act sets out criteria and conditions for registration of cooperatives with the registrar who shall also act as commissioner of cooperative development. Appeal against decisions of the registrar may be with the board of the Uganda Cooperative Alliance ltd. The Act further, among other things, defines duties and privileges of cooperative societies, provides with respect to their management and operation, defines functions of the board of the Uganda Cooperative Alliance ltd. and provides for contracts of societies with its members for purpose of disposal of agricultural produce. The Act also provides for the settlement of disputes by arbitrators and appeal.
The Act sets out criteria and conditions for registration of cooperatives with the registrar who shall also act as commissioner of cooperative development. Appeal against decisions of the registrar may be with the board of the Uganda Cooperative Alliance ltd. The Act further, among other things, defines duties and privileges of cooperative societies, provides with respect to their management and operation, defines functions of the board of the Uganda Cooperative Alliance ltd. and provides for contracts of societies with its members for purpose of disposal of agricultural produce. The Act also provides for the settlement of disputes by arbitrators and appeal.
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Long title of text
An Act to amend and consolidate the law relating to the constitution and regulation of cooperative societies and for other matters connected there within.
Notes
This legislation was revised and consolidated as at 31 December 2000 and 31 December 2023 by the Law Reform Commission of Uganda.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
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