N.Y. LLC Law § 801
This is the official text of N.Y. LLC Law § 801, part of New York’s LLC Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "LLC Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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§ 801. Governing law. Subject to the constitution of this state:\n (a) the laws of the jurisdiction under which a foreign limited\nliability company is formed govern its organization and internal affairs\nand the liability of its members and managers; and\n (b) a foreign limited liability company may not be denied a\ncertificate of authority by reason of any difference between such laws\nand the laws of this state.\n
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