2017 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations
CHAPTER 44 - UNIFORM LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT OF 1996
Section 33-44-1206. Transitional provisions.

(a) Before January 1, 2001, this chapter governs only a limited liability company organized:

(1) after the effective date of this chapter, unless the company is continuing the business of a dissolved limited liability company under Section 33-43-901.3; and

(2) before the effective date of this chapter, which elects, as provided by subsection (c), to be governed by this chapter.

(b) On and after January 1, 2001, this chapter governs all limited liability companies.

(c) Before January 1, 2001, a limited liability company voluntarily may elect, in the manner provided in its operating agreement or by law for amending the operating agreement, to be governed by this chapter.

(d) Before January 1, 2001, this chapter governs only a foreign limited liability company which applies for a certificate of authority (or amended certificate) to transact business in this State after the effective date of this chapter, or which first transacts business in this State after the effective date of this chapter.

(e) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, after January 1, 2001, the Secretary of State may commence a proceeding to dissolve a limited liability company under Section 33-44-809, if the company was formed prior to the effective date of this act and its articles of organization are not in conformity with Section 33-44-203.

(f) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, after January 1, 2001, the Secretary of State may revoke a foreign limited liability company's certificate of authority under Section 33-44-1006, if the company was granted a certificate of authority prior to the effective date of this act and its latest application for a certificate or amended certificate of authority does not set forth the information required by Section 33-44-1002.

HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 343, Section 2.