Public Laws

Chapter 535

S.P. 788 - L.D. 1994

An Act To Amend the Laws Relating to Marks, Corporations, Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies and Registered Agents

Emergency preamble. Whereas,  acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and

Whereas,  the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 6-A, which governs the appointment and maintenance of clerks and registered agents for business and nonprofit corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships and limited liability partnerships in this State, becomes effective July 1, 2008, and changes to that law and other entity laws administered by the Secretary of State must be in place by July 1, 2008 in order for the Secretary of State to properly administer these laws; and

Whereas,  in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore,

Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation takes effect July 1, 2008 unless otherwise provided.