Maine § 858-A. - Effect of failure to qualify
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 858-A. — Effect of failure to qualify, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 858-A.. Effect of failure to qualify
1. No action or proceeding until granted authority; fees paid. A foreign limited liability partnership transacting business in this State may not maintain an action or proceeding in this State until it is granted authority to do business in this State and pays to the State all fees and penalties for the years or parts of years during which it did business in this State without having been granted authority to do business.
2. Validity of contract or act; defend action or proceeding. The failure of a foreign limited liability partnership to obtain authority to do business in this State in accordance with this chapter does not impair the validity of a contract or act of the foreign limited liability partnership or preclude it from defending an action or proceeding in this State.
3. Limitation on personal liability. A limitation on personal liability of a partner is not waived solely by transacting business in this State without being granted authority to do business in this State.
4. Agent for service of process. If a foreign limited liability partnership transacts business in this State without being granted the authority to do business in this State, the Secretary of State is its agent for service of process with respect to a right of action arising out of the transaction of business in this State.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 858-A.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 858-A. cover?
Section 858-A. ("Effect of failure to qualify") 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 § 858-A.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 858-A." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maine official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maine attorney.
How does Maine § 858-A. apply to my situation?
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