Restriction on use of word co-operative or similar words
225 Restriction on use of word co-operative or similar words
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.Maximum penalty—$2,000.
The Registrar may, by written notice given to an entity, exempt the entity from subsection (1).
An exemption given under subsection (1A):
may be given subject to conditions; and
has effect for the period stated in the exemption, unless it is earlier revoked.
If the Registrar gives an entity an exemption under subsection (1A):
subsection (1) does not apply in relation to the entity while the exemption is in effect; and
the Registrar may vary the conditions of the exemption, or revoke the exemption, by written notice given to the entity.
For subsections (1A) and (1C)(b), a written notice given to a member of the controlling body of an entity is taken to have been given to the entity.
Editor’s note—
Subsections (1A) to (1D) are additional Queensland provisions.
The local regulations may exempt or provide for the exemption of specified entities or kinds of entities from subsection (1).
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