(a) A partner's dissociation does not of itself discharge the partner's liability for a partnership obligation incurred before dissociation. A dissociated partner is not liable for a partnership obligation incurred after dissociation, except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section.(b) A partner who dissociates without resulting in a dissolution and winding up of the partnership business is liable as a partner to the other party in a transaction entered into by the partnership, or a converted or surviving organization under § 4-46-901 et seq., within two years after the partner's dissociation, only if the partner is liable for the obligation under § 4-46-306 and at the time of entering into the transaction the other party:(1) reasonably believed that the dissociated partner was then a partner;(2) did not have notice of the partner's dissociation; and(3) is not deemed to have had knowledge under § 4-46-303(e) or notice under § 4-46-704(c).(c) By agreement with the partnership creditor and the partners continuing the business, a dissociated partner may be released from liability for a partnership obligation.(d) A dissociated partner is released from liability for a nership creditor and the partners continuing the business, a dissociated partner may be released from liability for a partnership obligation.(d) A dissociated partner is released from liability for a partnership obligation if a partnership creditor, with notice of the partner's dissociation but without the partner's consent, agrees to a material alteration in the nature or time of payment of a partnership obligation.Acts 1999, No. 1518, § 703; 2009, No. 408, § 11.
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