Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 1-504
This is the official text of Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 1-504, part of Maryland’s Code, Corporations and Associations — governs the formation and operation of corporations, LLCs, and partnerships.
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§1–504.
Official statutory text
An entity name must be distinguishable upon the records of the Department from:
(1) The entity name of an entity organized or authorized to transact business in the State;
(2) An entity name reserved or registered under this subtitle; and
(3) The disclosed assumed name adopted by a foreign entity authorized to transact business in this State.
(1) The entity name of an entity organized or authorized to transact business in the State;
(2) An entity name reserved or registered under this subtitle; and
(3) The disclosed assumed name adopted by a foreign entity authorized to transact business in this State.
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