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31 ME Rev Stat § 802-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS|Chapter 15: LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|31 §802-A. Definitions

 §802-A. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2005, c. 302, §16 (NEW).]1.  Deliver; delivery.  "Deliver" or "delivery" means any method of delivery used in conventional commercial practice, including delivery by hand, mail, commercial delivery and electronic transmission.   [PL 2005, c. 302, §16 (NEW).] 2.  Electronic transmission.  "Electronic transmission" means any process of communication that does not directly involve the physical transfer of paper and that is suitable for the retention, retrieval and reproduction of information by the recipient.   [PL 2005, c. 302, §16 (NEW).] 3.  Foreign limited liability partnership.  "Foreign limited liability partnership" means a limited liability partnership formed pursuant to an agreement governed by the laws of another jurisdiction and registered under the laws of that jurisdiction.   [PL 2005, c. 302, §16 (NEW).] 4.  Registered limited liability partnership.  "Registered limited liability partnership" means a partnership formed pursuant to an agreement governed by the Uniform Partnership Act and registered under this Act.   [PL 2005, c. 302, §16 (NEW).] 5.  Sign; signature.  "Sign" or "signature" includes any manual, facsimile, conformed or electronic signature.   [PL 2005, c. 302, §16 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 302, §16 (NEW).
31 ME Rev Stat § 803 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS|Chapter 15: LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|31 §803. Registered limited liability partnership name (REPEALED)

 §803. Registered limited liability partnership name (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 633, §B1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 376, §62 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 633, §§20,21 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 638, §41 (AMD). RR 2001, c. 2, §B52 (COR). RR 2001, c. 2, §B58 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 344, §C34 (RP).
31 ME Rev Stat § 804 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS|Chapter 15: LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|31 §804. Reservation of name (REPEALED)

 §804. Reservation of name (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 633, §B1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 344, §C36 (RP).
31 ME Rev Stat § 804-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS|Chapter 15: LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|31 §804-A. Reserved name

 §804-A. Reserved name 1.  Reserve use of name.  A person may reserve the exclusive use of a limited liability partnership name, including an assumed or fictitious name, by executing and delivering for filing an application to the Secretary of State. The application must set forth the name and address of the applicant and the name proposed to be reserved. If the Secretary of State finds that the limited liability partnership name applied for is available, the Secretary of State shall reserve the name for the applicant's exclusive use for a period of 120 days. The reservation may not be renewed, but after the expiration of the reservation, the same name may be reserved by the same or another applicant.   [PL 2013, c. 99, §3 (AMD).] 2.  Transfer of reservation.  The owner of a reserved limited liability partnership name under subsection 1 may transfer the reservation to another person by executing and delivering for filing to the Secretary of State a notice of the transfer, signed by the transferor, that states the name and address of the transferee.   [PL 2003, c. 344, Pt. C, §37 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 344, §C37 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 99, §3 (AMD).
31 ME Rev Stat § 805 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS|Chapter 15: LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|31 §805. Assumed name (REPEALED)

 §805. Assumed name (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 633, §B1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 344, §C38 (RP).
31 ME Rev Stat § 806 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS|Chapter 15: LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|31 §806. Registered name and renewal for foreign limited liability partnership; termination (REPEALED)

 §806. Registered name and renewal for foreign limited liability partnership; termination (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 633, §B1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 376, §63 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 344, §C40 (RP).
31 ME Rev Stat § 807 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS|Chapter 15: LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|31 §807. Registered office; registered agent (REPEALED)

 §807. Registered office; registered agent (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 633, §B1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 594, §27 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. E, §1 (RP). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).
31 ME Rev Stat § 807-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS|Chapter 15: LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|31 §807-A. Registered agent of limited liability partnership

 §807-A. Registered agent of limited liability partnership Each registered limited liability partnership must have and shall continuously maintain a registered agent in this State as defined in Title 5, chapter 6-A.   [PL 2007, c. 535, Pt. B, §8 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 535, Pt. B, §8 (NEW).
31 ME Rev Stat § 808 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS|Chapter 15: LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|31 §808. Revocation of registered limited liability partnership status by Secretary of State (REPEALED)

 §808. Revocation of registered limited liability partnership status by Secretary of State (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 633, §B1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 631, §66 (RP).
31 ME Rev Stat § 808-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS|Chapter 15: LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|31 §808-A. Grounds for revocation of registered limited liability partnership's status

 §808-A. Grounds for revocation of registered limited liability partnership's status Notwithstanding Title 4, chapter 5 and Title 5, chapter 375, the Secretary of State may commence a proceeding under section 808-B to revoke the status of a partnership as a registered limited liability partnership if:   [PL 2003, c. 631, §67 (NEW).]1.  Nonpayment of fees, penalties.  The registered limited liability partnership does not pay when they are due any fees or penalties imposed by this chapter or other law;   [PL 2003, c. 631, §67 (NEW).] 2.  Failure to file annual report.  The registered limited liability partnership does not deliver its annual report to the Secretary of State as required by section 873;   [PL 2003, c. 631, §67 (NEW).] 3.  Failure to pay late filing penalty.  The registered limited liability partnership does not pay the annual report late filing penalty as required by section 874;   [PL 2003, c. 631, §67 (NEW).] 4.  Failure to maintain registered agent.  The registered limited liability partnership is without a registered agent in this State as required by Title 5, section 105, subsection 1;   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. E, §2 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] 5.  Failure to notify of change of registered agent or address.  The registered limited liability partnership does not notify the Secretary of State that its registered agent has changed as required by Title 5, section 108, subsection 1 or the address of its registered agent has been changed as required by Title 5, section 109 or 110 or that its registered agent has resigned as required by Title 5, section 111; or   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. E, §3 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] 6.  Filing of false information.  A partner or agent of the registered limited liability partnership signed a document with the knowledge that the document was false in a material respect and with the intent that the document be delivered to the Secretary of State for filing.   [PL 2003, c. 631, §67 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 631, §67 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. E, §§2, 3 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).
31 ME Rev Stat § 808-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS|Chapter 15: LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|31 §808-C. Reinstatement following revocation

 §808-C. Reinstatement following revocation 1.  Application for reinstatement.  A partnership whose status as a registered limited liability partnership has been revoked under section 808-B may apply to the Secretary of State for reinstatement within 6 years after the effective date of revocation. The application must:   A. State the name of the registered limited liability partnership and the effective date of its revocation;   [PL 2003, c. 631, §67 (NEW).]B. State that the ground or grounds for revocation either did not exist or have been eliminated; and   [PL 2003, c. 631, §67 (NEW).]C. State that the registered limited liability partnership's name satisfies the requirements of section 803-A.   [PL 2003, c. 631, §67 (NEW).][PL 2003, c. 631, §67 (NEW).] 2.  Reinstatement after revocation.  If the Secretary of State determines that the application contains the information required under subsection 1 and is accompanied by the reinstatement fee set forth in section 871, subsection 7-A, and that the information is correct, the Secretary of State shall cancel the revocation and prepare a notice of reinstatement that recites that determination and the effective date of reinstatement. The Secretary of State shall use the procedures set forth in section 808-B, subsection 8 to deliver the notice to the registered limited liability partnership.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. E, §7 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] 3.  Effect of reinstatement.  When the reinstatement is effective under subsection 2, it relates back to and takes effect as of the effective date of the revocation, and the registered limited liability partnership resumes business as if the revocation had not occurred.   [PL 2003, c. 631, §67 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 631, §67 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. E, §7 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).
31 ME Rev Stat § 808-D (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS|Chapter 15: LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|31 §808-D. Appeal from denial of reinstatement

 §808-D. Appeal from denial of reinstatement 1.  Denial of reinstatement.  If the Secretary of State denies a partnership's application for reinstatement following revocation, the Secretary of State shall serve the domestic limited liability partnership under section 808-B, subsection 8 with a written notice that explains the reason or reasons for denial.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. E, §8 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] 2.  Appeal.  A partnership may appeal a denial of reinstatement under subsection 1 to the Superior Court of the county where the partnership's principal office is located or, if there is no principal office in this State, in Kennebec County within 30 days after the date of the notice of denial. The partnership appeals by petitioning the court to set aside the revocation and attaching to the petition copies of the Secretary of State's notice of revocation, the partnership's application for reinstatement and the Secretary of State's notice of denial.   [PL 2003, c. 631, §67 (NEW).] 3.  Court action.  The court may summarily order the Secretary of State to reinstate a partnership's status as a registered limited liability partnership or may take other action the court considers appropriate.   [PL 2003, c. 631, §67 (NEW).] 4.  Final decision.  The court's final decision in an appeal under this section may be appealed as in other civil proceedings.   [PL 2003, c. 631, §67 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 631, §67 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. E, §8 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).
31 ME Rev Stat § 808-E (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS|Chapter 15: LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|31 §808-E. Reinstatement of registered limited liability partnership status

 §808-E. Reinstatement of registered limited liability partnership status 1.  Reinstatement after revocation.  A partnership whose status as a registered limited liability partnership that was revoked before July 1, 2004 may apply to the Secretary of State for reinstatement and the reinstatement may be granted, if:   A. The Secretary of State determines that the application contains the information required under section 808-C, subsection 1;   [PL 2003, c. 631, §67 (NEW).]B. The application for reinstatement is accompanied by the reinstatement fee set forth in section 871, subsection 7-A; and   [PL 2003, c. 631, §67 (NEW).]C. The application for reinstatement is received by the Secretary of State by June 30, 2010.   [PL 2003, c. 631, §67 (NEW).][PL 2003, c. 631, §67 (NEW).] 2.  Effect on partnership failing to reinstate by June 30, 2010.  A partnership that fails to meet the requirements of subsection 1 may not reinstate.   [PL 2003, c. 631, §67 (NEW).] 3.  Protecting limited liability partnership name after revocation.  The name of a partnership whose status as a registered limited liability partnership is revoked remains in the Secretary of State's record of limited liability partnership names and is protected for a period of 3 years following revocation.   [PL 2003, c. 631, §67 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 631, §67 (NEW).
31 ME Rev Stat § 809 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS|Chapter 15: LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|31 §809. Service of process upon registered limited liability partnership (REPEALED)

 §809. Service of process upon registered limited liability partnership (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 633, §B1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. E, §9 (RP). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).
31 ME Rev Stat § 809-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS|Chapter 15: LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|31 §809-A. Service of process upon registered limited liability partnership

 §809-A. Service of process upon registered limited liability partnership Service of process, notice or demand required or permitted by law on a registered limited liability partnership is governed by Title 5, section 113.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. E, §10 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. E, §10 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).
31 ME Rev Stat § 810 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS|Chapter 15: LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|31 §810. Service of nonresident partners of registered limited liability partnerships

 §810. Service of nonresident partners of registered limited liability partnerships 1.  Secretary of State; agent to receive service.  Each partner of a registered limited liability partnership who is a nonresident of this State or who becomes a nonresident is deemed to have appointed the Secretary of State as an agent to receive service of process upon that partner in an action or proceeding relating to actions of a registered limited liability partnership that arises while that partner was serving in that capacity.   [PL 1995, c. 633, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Method of serving process.  Service of process upon the Secretary of State must be made in the same manner as provided by the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 4(d)(8), as amended, in the case of service upon the Secretary of State as an agent of a foreign limited liability partnership.   A copy of the process must be mailed to the nonresident partner at the business, residence or mailing address of the partner shown on the limited liability partnership's certificate or most recent annual report.   [PL 1995, c. 633, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Service on nonresident partner.  Service under this section also may be made by delivery of a copy of the process to the nonresident partner at the partner's address outside the State. Proof of that delivery must be made by affidavit of the person making delivery and the affidavit must be filed with the clerk of the court in which the action or proceeding is pending.   [PL 1995, c. 633, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 633, §B1 (NEW).
31 ME Rev Stat § 811 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS|Chapter 15: LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|31 §811. Nature of professional limited liability partnership business

 §811. Nature of professional limited liability partnership business A limited liability partnership may be registered under this Act for any lawful purpose. A professional limited liability partnership, as defined in Title 13, section 723, subsection 6, is subject to the Maine Professional Service Corporation Act except as follows.   [PL 2005, c. 543, Pt. B, §1 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 543, Pt. B, §15 (AFF).]1.  Not applicable.   Title 13, sections 721, 722, 733, 736, 751, 762 and 763, section 771, subsection 2, paragraph A and section 772 do not apply.   [PL 2005, c. 302, §17 (AMD).] 2.  Application.  All references to:   A. Shareholders are deemed to be references to partners;   [PL 1995, c. 633, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]B. Corporations or corporations organized or incorporated under the Professional Service Corporation Act are deemed to be references to professional limited liability partnerships; and   [PL 1995, c. 633, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]C. Stock are deemed to be references to partnership interests.   [PL 1995, c. 633, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).][PL 1995, c. 633, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Revocation.  Any provision for the forfeiture of articles of incorporation or dissolution is deemed to provide for revocation of the status of the partnership as a limited liability partnership.   [PL 1995, c. 633, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 633, §B1 (NEW). RR 2001, c. 2, §C5 (COR). RR 2001, c. 2, §C7 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 302, §17 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 543, §B1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 543, §B15 (AFF).
31 ME Rev Stat § 812 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS|Chapter 15: LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|31 §812. Rules

 §812. Rules The Secretary of State may adopt rules consistent with this chapter pertaining to the filing of documents with the Secretary of State. These rules may include, but are not limited to:   [PL 1995, c. 633, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]1.  Forms.  Prescribing forms for documents required or permitted to be delivered for filing under this chapter and refusing to file documents not utilizing these prescribed forms;   [PL 1995, c. 633, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Disapproved filing.  Disapproving the filing of a document that is not clearly legible or one that may not be clearly reproducible photographically;   [PL 1995, c. 633, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Appointed designee.  Appointing a designee or other agent to receive documents for filing and to file documents on behalf of the Secretary of State;   [PL 1995, c. 633, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Electronic filing; facsimile signatures.  Permitting the filing of documents by electronic transmission and permitting facsimile signatures on documents to be filed;   [PL 1995, c. 633, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).] 5.  Definition of deceptively similar.   [PL 2003, c. 631, §68 (RP).] 6.  Effective dates of filings.  Unless specifically stated in this chapter, setting forth the effective dates of filings required by this chapter; and   [PL 1995, c. 633, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).] 7.  Annual report filing date.  Providing alternative dates for filing annual reports and for determining the dates covered by those reports.   [PL 1995, c. 633, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 633, §B1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 631, §68 (AMD).
31 ME Rev Stat § 813 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS|Chapter 15: LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|31 §813. Expedited service

 §813. Expedited service The Secretary of State may provide an expedited service for the processing of documents in accordance with this chapter. If the service is provided, the Secretary of State shall establish by rule a fee schedule and governing procedures in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. Fees collected for expedited service must be deposited into a fund for use by the Secretary of State to provide an improved filing service.   [PL 1995, c. 633, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 633, §B1 (NEW).
31 ME Rev Stat § 814 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS|Chapter 15: LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|31 §814. Access to database

 §814. Access to database The Secretary of State may provide public access to the database through a dial-in modem, through public terminals and through electronic duplicates of the database. If access to the database is provided to the public, the Secretary of State may adopt rules in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act to establish a fee schedule and governing procedures.   [PL 1995, c. 633, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 633, §B1 (NEW).
31 ME Rev Stat § 815 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS|Chapter 15: LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|31 §815. Publications

 §815. Publications 1.  Fee for publications.  The Secretary of State may establish by rule in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act a fee schedule to cover the cost of printing and distribution of publications and to set forth the procedures for the sale of those publications.   [PL 1995, c. 633, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Use of fees.  Fees collected pursuant to this section must be deposited in a fund for use by the Secretary of State to replace and update publications offered in accordance with this chapter and to fund new publications.   [PL 1995, c. 633, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 633, §B1 (NEW).
31 ME Rev Stat § 816 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS|Chapter 15: LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|31 §816. Routine technical rules

 §816. Routine technical rules Rules adopted pursuant to this chapter, unless expressly designated otherwise, are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A.   [PL 1995, c. 633, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 633, §B1 (NEW).