01. Becoming limited partner. (a) A person becomes a limited partner: (1) Upon formation as provided in the partnership agreement; or (2) After formation, a person becomes a limited partner: (A) As provided in the partnership agreement; (B) As the result of a merger under subchapter X of this chapter or a transaction under Chapter 2 of this title; (C) With the consent of all the partners; or (D) As provided in § 29-708.01(4). (b) A person may become a limited partner without: (1) Acquiring a transferable interest; or (2) Making or being obligated to make a contribution to the limited partnership. (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720; Mar. 5, 2013, D.C. Law 19-210, § 2(g)(4)(A), 59 DCR 13171.) Section References This section is referenced in § 29-701.02. Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-210 rewrote the section. Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 301 of the Uniform Limited Partnership Act (2001 Act). Application of Law 19-210: Section 7 of D.C. Law 19-210 provided that the act shall apply as of January 1, 2012.
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