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Selected Maine Corporate Statutes

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• Title 13-C §401. Corporate name.
  1. Prohibition. A corporate name may not contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for a purpose other than that permitted by section 301 and the corporation's articles of incorporation.
  2. Distinguishable name. Except as authorized by subsections 3 and 4, a corporate name must be distinguishable on the records of the Secretary of State from:
     1. The name of a corporation, nonprofit corporation, limited liability company, limited liability partnership or limited partnership that is incorporated, organized or authorized to transact business or carry on activities in this State;
     2. Assumed, fictitious, reserved and registered name filings for all entities; and
     3. Marks registered under Title 10, chapter 301-A unless the registered owner or holder of the mark is the same person or entity as the corporation seeking to use a name that is not distinguishable on the records of the Secretary of State and files proof of ownership with the Secretary of State.
  3. Refuse to file name. The Secretary of State, in the Secretary of State's discretion, may refuse to file a name that:
     1. Consists of or comprises language that is obscene;
     2. Inappropriately promotes abusive or unlawful activity;
     3. Falsely suggests an association with public institutions; or
     4. Violates any other provision of the law of this State with respect to names.

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