§ 31 §805-A — Assumed or fictitious name of limited liability partnership

Maine § 31 §805-A

• Jurisdiction: Maine
• Title 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS
• Ch. 15: LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS

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1.
Assumed name defined.
As used in this section, "assumed name" means a trade name or any name other than the real name of a limited liability partnership except a fictitious name.
2.
Fictitious name defined.
As used in this section, "fictitious name" means a name adopted by a foreign limited liability partnership authorized to transact business in this State because its real name is unavailable pursuant to section 803‑A.
3.
Authorized to transact business.
Upon complying with this section, a registered or foreign limited liability partnership authorized to transact business in this State may transact its business in this State under one or more assumed or fictitious names.
4.
File statement indicating use of assumed or fictitious name.
Prior to transacting business in this State under an assumed or fictitious name, a limited liability partnership shall execute and deliver to the Secretary of State for filing a statement setting forth:
5.
Compliance required.
Each assumed or fictitious name must comply with the requirements of section 803‑A.
6.
Enjoin use of assumed or fictitious name.
If a limited liability partnership uses an assumed or fictitious name without complying with the requirements of this section, the continued use of the assumed or fictitious name may be enjoined upon suit by the Attorney General or by any person adversely affected by the use of the assumed or fictitious name.
7.
Enjoin use despite compliance.
Notwithstanding its compliance with the requirements of this section, the use of an assumed name or fictitious name may be enjoined upon suit by the Attorney General or by any person adversely affected by such use if:
8.
Terminate use of assumed or fictitious name.
A limited liability partnership may terminate an assumed or fictitious name by executing and delivering to the Secretary of State a statement setting forth:

Legislative History

PL 2003, c. 344, §C39 (NEW).