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MN HF2702
Bill
Status
3/7/2012
Primary Sponsor
Linda Slocum
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AI Summary
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Creates a new "low-profit limited liability company" (L3C) structure in Minnesota law, defined as a limited liability company organized under section 322B.976.
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Requires L3C articles of organization to include a statement that the company is formed for both business and charitable purposes and will operate as an L3C in accordance with statutory requirements.
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Mandates that L3Cs must significantly further charitable or educational purposes under Internal Revenue Code section 170(c)(2)(B) and prohibits income production or property appreciation as a significant purpose.
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Requires L3Cs to use "low-profit limited liability company" or "L3C" in their legal name to distinguish them from standard limited liability companies.
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Allows courts to dissolve an L3C if it ceases meeting L3C requirements for 60 or more days and fails to amend its articles to convert to a standard limited liability company; permits the company to continue as a regular LLC upon prompt amendment of its articles and name.
Legislative Description
Low-profit limited liability company creation and operation provided.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Regulatory Reform
3/7/2012