Article 2A.

Conversion and Merger.

Part 1. General Provisions.

§ 59‑73.1.  Definitions.

As used in this Article:

(1) "Business entity" means a domestic corporation (including a professional corporation as defined in G.S. 55B‑2), a foreign corporation (including a foreign professional corporation as defined in G.S. 55B‑16), a domestic or foreign nonprofit corporation, a domestic or foreign limited liability company, a domestic or foreign limited partnership, a domestic partnership, or any other partnership.

(2) "Domestic partnership" means a partnership as defined in G.S. 59‑36 that is formed under the laws of this State, including a registered limited liability partnership, but excluding a domestic limited partnership.

(3) "Partnership" means a partnership as defined in G.S. 59‑36 whether or not formed under the laws of this State including a registered limited liability partnership and a foreign limited liability partnership, but excluding a domestic limited partnership and a foreign limited partnership. (1999‑369, s. 4.1; 2001‑387, ss. 106, 107.)