This Act makes provision with respect to establishment, registration, management, operation, reconstruction, amalgamation and dissolution of co-operative societies in Monserrat. It also contains rules relative to the marketing of produce through co-operative societies and provides for settlement of disputes by the Registrar of Co-operative Societies or an arbitrator. Before carrying out business, co-operative societies shall be registered in the register established under this Act. For purposes of appeal against decisions of the Registrar or an arbitrator the Act establishes the Co-operative Societies Appeals Tribunal. Co-operative societies may establish an apex body, which shall coordinate, assist and promote activities for the development, growth and expansion of all co-operative societies. Co-operative societies shall have a priority claim, after the Crown and a landlord, on crops, livestock, etc. for debts of their members.
蒙特塞拉特（英国） · 2011-05-23