225Restriction on use of word co-operative or similar words

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225 Restriction on use of word co-operative or similar words

(1) A person other than a co-operative must not trade, or carry on business, under a name or title containing the word “Co-operative” or “Cooperative”, the abbreviation “Co-op” or “Coop”, or words importing a similar meaning.

(2) The local regulations may exempt or provide for the exemption of specified entities or kinds of entities from subsection (1).

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