212[F1Registered society]: change of rulesE+W
(1)This section applies to [F2a registered society].
(2)An amendment of the society's rules requires consent if it—
(a)alters the society's objects,
(b)makes provision about the distribution of assets to members, or
(c)enables the society to become, or cease to be, a subsidiary or associate of another body.
(3)An amendment of the rules which requires consent is effective only if the regulator has first consented.
(4)The regulator may not consent to an amendment which it thinks would turn the society into a profit-making organisation.
(5)The society must notify the regulator of an amendment of the rules which does not require consent.
(6)In relation to an amendment which requires consent the requirement in [F3section 16(2) of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014] (sending copies of amendment of rules to [F4Financial Conduct Authority]) is satisfied only if the copies are accompanied by a copy of the regulator's consent.
(7)The preceding provisions of this section shall be treated as if they formed part of that Act as well as of this Act.
(8)The Secretary of State may by order amend the list in subsection (2).
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Act substituted (1.8.2014) by Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 (c. 14), s. 154, Sch. 4 para. 123 (with Sch. 5)
F2Words in Act substituted (1.8.2014) by Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 (c. 14), s. 154, Sch. 4 para. 122 (with Sch. 5)
F3Words in s. 212(6) substituted (1.8.2014) by Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 (c. 14), s. 154, Sch. 4 para. 132 (with Sch. 5)
F4Words in s. 212(6) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Financial Services Act 2012 (Mutual Societies) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/496), art. 1(1), Sch. 11 para. 8(4) (with Sch. 12)
Commencement Information
I1S. 212(1)(3)-(7) in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)
I2S. 212(2)(8) in force at 8.9.2008 by S.I. 2008/2358, art. 3(1)