1. 1. By complying with this part, a domestic limited liability company may become any of the following:

   1. a. A domestic entity that is a different type of entity.
   2. b. A foreign entity that is a different type of entity, if the conversion is authorized by the law of the foreign entity’s jurisdiction of formation.
2. 2. By complying with the provisions of this part applicable to foreign entities, a foreign entity that is not a foreign limited liability company may become a domestic limited liability company if the conversion is authorized by the law of the foreign entity’s jurisdiction of formation.
3. 3. If a protected agreement contains a provision that applies to a merger of a domestic limited liability company but does not refer to a conversion, the provision applies to a conversion of the limited liability company as if the conversion were a merger until the provision is amended on or after January 1, 2009.

4. 4. A domestic entity that is not a limited liability company may become a domestic limited liability company if all of the following apply:

   1. a. The domestic converting entity complies with section 489.1043.
   2. b. The domestic converting entity files a statement of conversion in accordance with section 489.1045.

2023 Acts, ch 152, §99, 161