(a) Application of chapter.--This chapter applies to a general or limited partnership formed under the laws of this Commonwealth that elects to be governed by this chapter. Any partnership that desires to elect to be governed by this chapter, or to amend or terminate the election, shall deliver to the Department of State for filing a statement of election, amendment or termination, as the case may be, which shall be signed by a general partner and shall set forth:
(1) The name of the partnership.
(2) The location of the principal place of business.
(3) The name of each general partner of the partnership as of the date of the statement.
(4) A statement that the partnership elects to be governed by this chapter or that the election to be governed by this chapter shall be amended or terminated, as the case may be.
(5) If the election is to be made or terminated, a statement that the election or termination has been authorized by at least a majority in interest of the partners.
(a.1) Effective date and time.--Subject to section 136(c) (relating to processing of documents by Department of State), upon the filing of the statement of election, amendment or termination in the department, the election to be governed by this chapter shall be effective, amended or terminated, as the case may be.
(b) Effect of election.--As long as an election under subsection (a) is in effect, the partnership shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter and, to the extent not inconsistent with this chapter, Chapter 84 (relating to general partnerships) or, if a limited partnership, Chapter 86 (relating to limited partnerships).
(c) Definition.--As used in this chapter, the term "electing partnership" means a partnership as to which an election under subsection (a) is in effect.
(d) Cross references.--See sections 134 (relating to docketing statement) and 135 (relating to requirements to be met by filed documents).
(Dec. 19, 1990, P.L.834, No.198, eff. imd.; Nov. 21, 2016, P.L.1328, No.170, eff. 90 days)
Cross References. Section 8701 is referred to in sections 102, 8703 of this title.
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