NC H228

Postpones implementation of Article 14A of Chapter 66 (Assumed Business Name Act enacted by S.L. 2016-100) from July 1, 2017 to December 1, 2017, allowing former Article 14 to remain in effect during the transition period.

Extends the expiration date for certificates of assumed name filed under former Article 14 from July 1, 2022 to December 1, 2022.

Prohibits filing new certificates of assumed name under former Article 14 on or after December 1, 2017; any documents filed after that date are deemed filed under the new Article 14A.

Requires at least one owner listed on an old certificate to file under new Article 14A before December 1, 2022 if there are changes in partnership ownership or other required information.

Effective immediately upon becoming law.