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MN SF2063

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2012

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Torres Ray

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Origin

Senate

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Creates a new "low-profit limited liability company" (L3C) entity type under Minnesota law, defined as a limited liability company organized under section 322B.976.

  • 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.

  • Mandates that L3Cs must significantly further charitable or educational purposes under Internal Revenue Code section 170(c)(2)(B) and prohibits making income production or property appreciation a significant purpose.

  • Prohibits L3Cs from having political or legislative purposes as defined in Internal Revenue Code section 170(c)(2)(D).

  • Allows L3Cs that cease meeting statutory requirements to continue as regular limited liability companies if they amend their articles and name within 60 days; failure to do so permits dissolution by court action or the Attorney General.

Legislative Description

Low-profit limited liability company (L3C) creation and operation authorization

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety

2/23/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Public Safety2/23/2012

Full Bill Text

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