Pennsylvania § 8641 - Becoming a general partner.
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§ 8641. Becoming a general partner.
(a) Admission on formation.--On formation of a limited partnership, a person becomes a general partner as agreed among the persons that are to be the initial partners.
(b) Admission after formation.--After formation of a limited partnership, a person becomes a general partner:
(1) as provided in the partnership agreement;
(2) as the result of a transaction effective under Chapter 3 (relating to entity transactions);
(3) with the affirmative vote or consent of all the partners; or
(4) under section 8681(a)(3)(ii) or (5) (relating to events causing dissolution) following the dissociation of a limited partnership's last general partner.
(c) Noneconomic general partners.--A person may become a general partner without:
(1) acquiring a transferable interest; or
(2) making or being obligated to make a contribution to the partnership.
(d) Nature of interest.--The interest of a general partner in a limited partnership is personal property.
Cross References. Section 8641 is referred to in section 8612 of this title.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 8641
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 8641 cover?
Section 8641 ("Becoming a general partner.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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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