# Friendly Societies Act 1974, Section 15A: Acknowledgement of registration and rules of new branch.

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) On being satisfied that a branch has complied with the provisions of this Act as to registration, the FCA 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/46/section/15A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/friendly-societies-act-1974/section-15A
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