Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20)
153(1)Section 54(1) (interpretation) is amended as follows.
(2)In paragraph (c) of the definition of “financial year” for the words from “the Friendly” to the end substitute “the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 (see sections 77 and 78 of that Act);”.
(3)Omit the definition of “industrial and provident society”.
(4)In the appropriate place insert—
““registered society” has the meaning given by section 1 of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014;”.