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§ 48-249-1116. Disqualification of Members and Other Persons

If any member or holder of financial rights of a PLLC becomes disqualified to render those professional services for which the PLLC was formed, or has elected professional LLC status within this state, such member or holder shall be deemed to have resigned and withdrawn from the PLLC, and shall have no further interests as […]

§ 48-249-1117. Directors, Managers and Officers

If persons other than qualified persons are permitted by the licensing authority to serve as directors, managers or officers of a PLLC, not less than one half (½) of the directors, if any, all managers, if any, and all officers, if any, except the secretary, assistant secretary and treasurer, if any, of a PLLC, shall […]

§ 48-249-1118. Privilege

A privilege applicable to communications between an individual rendering professional services and the person receiving the services recognized under the statutes or common law of this state is not affected by this part. The privilege applies to a domestic or foreign PLLC and to its members, holders of financial rights, directors, managers, officers and employees […]

§ 48-249-1119. Liability

Individual professional liability.  Each individual who renders professional services as a member, holder of financial rights, director, manager, officer, employee or other agent of a domestic or foreign PLLC is liable for such person’s own negligent or wrongful acts or omissions, to the same extent as if the person rendered the services as a sole […]

§ 48-249-1120. Mergers and Conversions

Mergers and conversions permitted.  A PLLC may merge with or into, or convert into, any other entity permitted to render the professional services of the PLLC in this state, in the same manner and to the same extent as LLCs under part 7 of this chapter, and any entity permitted to render professional services of […]

§ 48-249-1121. Cessation of Professional Services

If a domestic PLLC ceases to render professional services, it shall amend or restate its articles to delete references to rendering professional services and to conform its name to the requirements of § 48-249-106. After the amendment or restatement becomes effective, the domestic PLLC may continue in existence as an LLC under this chapter, and […]

§ 48-249-1122. Dissolution

The attorney general and reporter may commence a proceeding to dissolve a PLLC under § 48-249-617, if: The secretary of state or a licensing authority with jurisdiction over a professional service described in the PLLC’s articles serves written notice on the PLLC, in accordance with § 48-249-112, that it has violated or is violating a […]

§ 48-249-1123. Foreign Pllcs

Certificate of authority required.  Except as provided in subsection (c), a foreign PLLC may not transact business in this state until it obtains a certificate of authority from the secretary of state. Requirements.  A foreign PLLC may not obtain a certificate of authority, unless: Its name satisfies the requirements of § 48-249-1108; It is formed […]

§ 48-249-1124. Application for a Certificate of Authority

The application of a foreign PLLC for a certificate of authority in this state shall: Contain the information required in § 48-249-904; State that it is a foreign PLLC; State that its purpose is to render specified professional services; and Include a statement that the requirements of § 48-249-1123(b)(3) are satisfied.

§ 48-249-1109. Eligible Members and Holders

Members and holders.  A PLLC may have both members and holders of financial rights, and may issue both membership interests to members and financial rights to holders. General eligibility.  A PLLC may have persons who are not licensed to practice a profession described in the PLLC’s articles in this state as members or holders of […]