Maximum permissible level of share interest
363 Maximum permissible level of share interest
A person must not have a relevant interest in shares of a co-operative the nominal value of which is more than a maximum of 20% of the nominal value of the issued share capital of the co-operative.
The Registrar may, by designated instrument, state a maximum greater than 20% as the maximum for subsection (1) for a particular co-operative or class of co-operatives.
Note—
For example, a co-operative group may not have enough members to allow each member to comply with subsection (1).
The maximum of 20% stated by subsection (1) may be increased for a particular person by special resolution of the co-operative concerned passed by a special postal ballot.
A resolution under subsection (3) does not have effect unless it is approved by the Registrar.
The Registrar’s approval of the resolution may be given subject to conditions.
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