Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order brings sections 4 to 6 of the Co-operatives and Community Benefit Societies Act 2003 into force on 20th October 2003, and sections 2 and 3 of that Act into force on 1st April 2004. Section 4 of that Act (purported contracts, deeds and obligations) will only apply to contracts and deeds made, and obligations undertaken, on or after 20th October 2003.