Ohio § 1782.02
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1782.02, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1782.02.
(A) The name of any limited partnership, as set forth in its certificate of limited partnership,
shall include “Limited Partnership,” “L.P.,” “Limited,” or “Ltd.” and shall not contain
the name of a limited partner unless either of the following are true: (1) It is also the name of a general partner; (2) The business of the limited partnership had been carried on under that name before
the admission of that limited partner. (B) The name of a limited partnership shall be distinguishable upon the records in the
office of the secretary of state from all of the following: (1) The name of any other limited partnership registered in the office of the secretary
of state pursuant to this chapter, whether domestic or foreign; (2) The name of any domestic corporation that is formed under Chapter 1701. or 1702.
of the Revised Code or any foreign corporation that is registered pursuant to Chapter
1703. of the Revised Code; (3) The name of any limited liability company registered in the office of the secretary
of state pursuant to Chapter 1705. or 1706. of the Revised Code, whether domestic
or foreign; (4) The name of any limited liability partnership registered in the office of the secretary
of state pursuant to Chapter 1775. or 1776. of the Revised Code, whether domestic
or foreign; (5) Any trade name the exclusive right to which is at the time in question registered
in the office of the secretary of state pursuant to Chapter 1329. of the Revised Code.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1782.02
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1782.02 cover?
Section 1782.02 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 1782.02?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 1782.02" (Ohio). 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 Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 1782.02 apply to my situation?
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