712. The qualifying shares issued by a credit union, a federation or a confederation before 1 July 2001, other than those cancelled in the context of the amalgamation under section 689, are deemed to be qualifying shares issued by a credit union or a federation in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
Notwithstanding section 53, qualifying shares issued before 16 June 2000 may be reimbursed by a federation that is included in the amalgamation under section 689.