Maryland § 10-204
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 10-204, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-204.
(a) Each certificate or articles required by this subtitle to be filed with the Department shall be executed in the following manner:
(1) The certificate of limited partnership, articles of conversion to a limited partnership, and articles of conversion to an other entity must be signed by all general partners or, in the case of articles of conversion to a limited partnership, by any person authorized to execute the certificate on behalf of the other entity;
(2) A certificate of amendment under § 10–202 of this subtitle must be signed by at least one general partner and by each other general partner designated in the certificate of amendment as a new general partner or a withdrawing general partner;
(3) A certificate of cancellation under § 10–203 of this subtitle must be signed by all general partners, or, if there is no general partner, by a majority of the limited partners; and
(4) A certificate of reinstatement under § 10–214 of this subtitle must be signed by all general partners, or, if there is no general partner, by a majority of the limited partners.
(b) Any person may sign any certificate or partnership agreement or amendment to the certificate or agreement by an attorney in fact. Powers of attorney relating to the signing of a certificate, partnership agreement, or amendment by an attorney in fact need not be sworn to, verified or acknowledged, and need not be filed with the Department.
(c) The execution of a certificate by a general partner constitutes an affirmation under the penalties of perjury that the facts stated therein are true.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 10-204
What does Maryland Code § 10-204 cover?
Section 10-204 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.
How do I cite Maryland § 10-204?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 10-204" (Maryland). 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 Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 10-204 apply to my situation?
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