(1)On being satisfied that a branch has complied with the provisions of this Act as to registration, the [F2Authority] shall issue to that branch an acknowledgement of registration.
(2)An acknowledgement under subsection (1) above shall be conclusive evidence that the branch in question is duly registered under this Act, unless it is proved that the registration of the society of which it is a branch has been suspended or cancelled.
(3)An acknowledgement under subsection (1) above shall also constitute an acknowledgement, and be conclusive evidence, of the rules of the branch in force at the date of its registration.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 15A substituted (1.2.1993) for s. 15 by Friendly Societies Act 1992 (c. 40), s. 95, Sch. 16 para. 6(1)(3) (with ss. 7(5) and 93(4)); S.I. 1993/16, art. 2, Sch. 3.
F2Word in s. 15A(1) substituted (17.8.2001 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/2617, arts. 2, 13(1), Sch. 3 Pt. I para. 4 (with art. 13(3), Sch. 5); S.I. 2001/3538, art. 2(1)