Malaysia legislation
Section 18
Section 18
(2)
The Registrar may refuse his consent to the establishment of a branch of the registered youth society if—
(a)
the rules of the registered youth society do not provide for the establishment of a branch of the registered youth society; or
(b)
the rules of the branch of the registered youth society are such as to make the branch of the registered youth society an independent society under the control of the youth society.
(3)
Where a registered youth society establishes a branch without the prior approval of the Registrar, the branch so established shall be an unlawful youth society:
Provided that a branch of a registered youth society established and in existence immediately before the commencement of this
Act shall not be deemed to be an unlawful youth society if within six months from the commencement of this Act or such extended period, not being more than three months, as the Registrar may allow, such youth society applies to the Registrar in writing for his approval under this section, and in considering such application the Registrar shall have all the powers conferred upon him by subsection (2).
(4)
The provisions of this Act, other than subsection 7(1), sections 9 and 10, shall apply to any branch of a registered youth society approved under this section as though such branch were a registered youth society under Part III of this Act.
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Youth Societies and Youth Development
(5)
Where an approval to establish a branch has been given, such branch shall be established within three months thereof unless the Registrar has granted an extension of time.
Liability of registered youth society in respect of contracts entered into by a branch