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CO-OPERATIVES ACT 2009 - SECT 38

38 .         Doctrine of ultra vires abolished

        (1)         The objects of this Division are —

            (a)         to provide that the doctrine of ultra vires does not apply to co-operatives; and

            (b)         without affecting the validity of a co-operative’s dealings with others, to ensure that the co-operative’s officers and members give effect to the provisions of the co-operative’s rules relating to the primary activities or powers of the co-operative.

        (2)         This Division is to be construed and have effect in accordance with subsection (1).



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