277. The deed of incorporation of a cooperative that was governed by the Cooperative Associations Act (chapter A-24) or by the Act respecting cooperative agricultural associations (chapter S-24) is deemed to be its articles. The deed of incorporation of an agricultural cooperative that was governed by the Act respecting cooperative agricultural associations is deemed to contain the object provided for by section 194 if there are no provisions in that respect.
Similarly, the deed of incorporation of a cooperative governed by section 121 of the Cooperative Associations Act is deemed to contain a provision permitting the cooperative not to give a rebate.