1. (a) An entity name may not contain language stating or implying that the entity is organized for a purpose other than that allowed by the entity's:

   1. (1) Articles of incorporation, if the entity is a corporation;
   2. (2) Articles of organization, if the entity is a limited liability company;
   3. (3) Certificate of limited liability partnership, if the entity is a limited liability partnership;
   4. (4) Certificate of limited partnership, if the entity is a limited partnership; or
   5. (5) Articles of incorporation, if the entity is a professional corporation.

2. (b) The name of a limited partnership may not contain the name of a limited partner unless:

   1. (1) It is also the name of a general partner; or
   2. (2) The business of the limited partnership had been carried on under the name before the admission of that limited partner.
3. (c) Except for words specified in § 1-502(f) of this subtitle, the name of a professional corporation may not use any other word, abbreviation, affix, or prefix that indicates it is a corporation.

<Section effective until Oct. 1, 2026. See, also, section 1-503 effective Oct. 1, 2026.>

Added by Acts 1998, c. 222, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1998.