This Act makes provision with respect to establishment, registration, management, operation, reconstruction, amalgamation and dissolution of co-operative societies in Dominica. It also contains rules relative to the marketing of produce through co-operative societies and provides for settlement of disputes. For this purpose it establishes the Co-operative Societies Appeals Tribunal. Before carrying out business, co-operative societies shall be registered with the Registrar of Co-operative Societies established under this Act. Co-operative societies may establish an apex body shall coordinate, assist and promote activities for the development, growth and expansion of all co-operative societies.