Maine § 826. - Execution
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 826. — Execution, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 826.. Execution
Each document delivered to the Secretary of State for filing pursuant to this chapter must be executed in the following manner. [PL 1995, c. 633, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]
1. Signatures. Except as provided in subsection 2, the documents must be signed as follows:
A. In the case of the initial certificate of limited liability partnership, by one or more partners who are authorized; [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. E, §14 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]
B. In the case of a certificate of amendment, restatement, certificate of correction or any other document filed under this chapter not otherwise provided for, by at least one partner; or [PL 1995, c. 633, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]
C. In the case of a certificate of renunciation or other document filed after the dissolution of a registered limited liability partnership:
(2) If the partners are not winding up the registered limited liability partnership's affairs, then by all liquidating trustees. [PL 1995, c. 633, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]
2. Signature by agent. Any person may sign any certificate or amendment to a certificate, including an attorney-in-fact. An authorization, including a power of attorney, to sign any certificate or amendment to a certificate need not be in writing, sworn to, verified or acknowledged and need not be filed with the Secretary of State, but if in writing, it must be retained by a partner.
3. Unsworn falsification. The execution of a certificate containing false statements constitutes unsworn falsification under Title 17-A, section 453.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 826.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 826. cover?
Section 826. ("Execution") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 826.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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