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Co-operatives (Adoption of National Law) Act 2012
120Rights of membership not exercisable until registered etc
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#### 120 Rights of membership not exercisable until registered etc
120 Rights of membership not exercisable until registered etc
> > (1) A member of a co-operative is not entitled to exercise any rights of membership until—
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> > > (a) the member’s name appears in the register of members; and
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> > > (b) the member has made any payment to the co-operative for membership or acquired any share or interest that is provided for in the rules of the co-operative.
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> > (2) A co-operative must ensure the name of a person admitted to membership is recorded in the register of members within 28 days after the person is admitted to membership.
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> > Maximum penalty (for subsection (2)): $2,000.