This legislation has been repealed.
(1) A person is qualified to be admitted to membership of a cooperative only if—
(a) there are reasonable grounds for believing that the person will be an active member of the cooperative; and
(b) the person is eligible under the rules of the cooperative.
(2) The rules of a cooperative must contain provisions that—
(a) impose a duty on everyone who becomes a member to be an active member; and
(b) explain the consequences of failing to be or ceasing to be an active member.