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§ 1-503. Prohibited language in names

MD Corp & Assn Code § 1-503 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    An entity name may not contain language stating or implying that the entity is organized for a purpose other than that allowed by the entity’s:

(1)    Articles of incorporation, if the entity is a corporation;

(2)    Articles of organization, if the entity is a limited liability company;

(3)    Certificate of limited liability partnership, if the entity is a limited liability partnership;

(4)    Certificate of limited partnership, if the entity is a limited partnership; or

(5)    Articles of incorporation, if the entity is a professional corporation.

(b)    The name of a limited partnership may not contain the name of a limited partner unless:

(1)    It is also the name of a general partner; or

(2)    The business of the limited partnership had been carried on under the name before the admission of that limited partner.

(c)    Except for words specified in § 1-502(f) of this subtitle, the name of a professional corporation may not use any other word, abbreviation, affix, or prefix that indicates it is a corporation.

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