Maryland § 1-404 - IN EFFECT
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 1-404 — IN EFFECT, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-404. IN EFFECT
IN EFFECT
(a) Any person who owns, operates, or directs an unincorporated organization, firm, association, or other entity which includes in its name the word “corporation”, “incorporated”, or, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, “limited” or an abbreviation of any of these words or which holds itself out to the public as a corporation is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.
(b) This section does not prohibit:
(1) A limited partnership from using the term “limited partnership” in its name;
(2) A limited liability company from using the terms “limited liability company” or “L.L.C.” in its name; or
(3) A limited liability partnership from using the terms “limited liability partnership” or “L.L.P.” in its name.
§1–404. ** TAKES EFFECT OCTOBER 1, 2026 PER CHAPTERS 198 AND 199 OF 2025 **
(a) Any person who owns, operates, or directs an unincorporated organization, firm, association, or other entity which includes in its name the word “corporation”, “incorporated”, or, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, “limited” or an abbreviation of any of these words or which holds itself out to the public as a corporation is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.
(b) This section does not prohibit:
(1) A limited partnership from using the term “limited partnership” in its name;
(2) A limited liability company from using the terms “limited liability company” or “L.L.C.” in its name;
(3) A limited liability partnership from using the terms “limited liability partnership” or “L.L.P.” in its name; or
(4) A limited worker cooperative association from using the terms “limited worker cooperative association” or “L.W.C.A.” in its name.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 1-404
What does Maryland Code § 1-404 cover?
Section 1-404 ("IN EFFECT") is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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