§ 18-804. Formation of professional entity.

A professional entity may be formed by filing the appropriate instrument required by the associated act with the Secretary of State.  The individual or individuals forming the professional entity shall be duly licensed in accordance with the provisions of this state's licensing laws for the profession and in good standing within the profession to be practiced through the professional entity.  Such instrument shall meet the requirements of the applicable associated act and shall also contain the following:

1.  The profession or related professions to be practiced through the professional entity; and

2.  A certificate by the regulating board of the profession or related professions involved that each of the persons who are to become owners or managers of the professional entity and who are to engage in the practice of the profession or related profession is duly licensed in accordance with the provisions of this state's licensing laws for the profession or related profession to practice such profession.

Added by Laws 1961, p. 205, § 4, emerg. eff. July 26, 1961.  Amended by Laws 1981, c. 312, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1981; Laws 1986, c. 292, § 148, eff. Nov. 1, 1986; Laws 1995, c. 339, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.