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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A person becomes a general partner:
(1) Upon formation of a limited partnership, as agreed among the persons that are to be the initial partners; and
(2) After formation:
(A) As provided in the partnership agreement;
(B) Under § 29-708.01(3)(B) following the dissociation of a limited partnership's last general partner;
(C) As the result of a merger under subchapter X of this chapter or a transaction under Chapter 2 of this title; or
(D) With the consent of all the partners.
(3) As the result of a merger under subchapter X of this chapter or a transaction under Chapter 2 of this title; or
(4) With the consent of all the partners.
(b) A person may become a general partner without:
(1) Acquiring a transferable interest; or
(2) Making or being obligated to make a contribution to the partnership.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division V. Local Business Affairs § 29-704.01. Becoming general partner. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-v-local-business-affairs/dc-code-sect-29-704-01/
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