2005 Idaho Code - 53-602 — NAME

                                  TITLE  53
                                 PARTNERSHIP
                                  CHAPTER 6
                     IDAHO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT
    53-602.  NAME. (1) The name of each limited liability company as set forth
in its articles of organization must contain the words "Limited Liability
Company" or "Limited Company" or the abbreviation "L.L.C.," "L.C.," "LLC" or
"LC." The word "Limited" may be abbreviated as "Ltd." and the word "Company"
may be abbreviated as "Co." If the limited liability company, however, is a
professional services limited liability company as defined in section 53-615,
Idaho Code, the name of the limited liability company as set forth in the
articles of organization must end with the words "Professional Company" or the
abbreviation "P.L.L.C." or "PLLC."
    (2)  A limited liability company name must be distinguishable on the
records of the secretary of state from:
    (a)  The name of any limited liability company, limited partnership or
    corporation existing under the laws of this state or authorized to
    transact business in this state; or
    (b)  Any name reserved or registered under section 53-603, Idaho Code, the
    general corporation laws or the Idaho limited partnership act.
    (3)  The provisions of subsection (2) of this section shall not apply if
the applicant files with the secretary of state either of the following:
    (a)  The written consent of the holder of a reserved or registered name to
    use a deceptively similar name if one (1) or more words are added, altered
    or deleted to make the name distinguishable from the reserved or
    registered name; or
    (b)  A certified copy of a final decree of a court of competent
    jurisdiction establishing the prior right of the applicant to the use of
    the name in this state.
    (4)  A limited liability company name may not contain language stating or
implying that the limited liability company is organized for a purpose other
than that permitted by section 53-605, Idaho Code, and its articles of
organization. The name shall not falsely state or imply government
affiliation.