| (1) | The registrar may order an investigation into or inspection of the business of a co-operative if the registrar— |
| (a) | has reason to believe that the co-operative has conducted its affairs in contravention of— |
| (b) | is satisfied that circumstances exist which justify such an investigation or inspection. |
| (a) | must refer the matter for resolution to the Tribunal if the results of the investigation or inspection contemplated in this section warrant further action; or |
| (b) | may make any recommendation he or she considers appropriate following an investigation or inspection in terms of subsection (1), which may include a recommendation to— |
| (ii) | the Agency, if additional support for the co-operative is required; |
| (iv) | the relevant prosecuting authority. |
| (3) | A co-operative, member, director, employee, agent or mandatory who fails to provide any information required by the registrar for the investigation or inspection as contemplated in this section, is guilty of an offence.’ |
[Section 84 substituted by section 62 of Notice No. 558, GG 36729, dated 5 August 2013]
