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§  35-7-105. Appointment of Montana Registered Agent

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§  35-7-105. Appointment of Montana Registered Agent

(1) A registered agent filing must state:
     (a) the name of the represented entity's commercial registered agent; or
     (b) if the entity does not have a commercial registered agent, the name and address of the entity's noncommercial registered agent.
     (2) The appointment of a registered agent pursuant to subsection (1)(a) or (1)(b) is an affirmation by the represented entity that the agent has consented to serve as a registered agent.
     (3) The secretary of state shall notify the registered agent as soon as practicable of filings that contain the name of the registered agent. The list must:
     (a) be available for at least 14 calendar days; and
     (b) state the type of filing and name of the represented entity making the filing.

35-7-111. Resignation of registered agent

35-7-111. Resignation of registered agent. (1) A registered agent may resign at any time with respect to a represented entity by filing with the secretary of state a statement of resignation signed by or on behalf of the agent that states: (a) the name of the entity; (b) the name of the agent; (c) that the agent resigns from serving as agent for service of process for the entity; and (d) the name and address of the person to which the agent will send the notice required by subsection (3). (2) A statement of resignation takes effect on the earlier of the 31st day after the day on which it is filed or the appointment of a new registered agent for the represented entity. (3) The registered agent shall promptly furnish the represented entity notice in a record of the date on which a statement of resignation was filed. (4) When a statement of resignation takes effect, the registered agent ceases to have responsibility for any matter tendered to it as agent for the represented entity. A resignation under this section does not affect any contractual rights the entity has against the agent or that the agent has against the entity. (5) A registered agent may resign with respect to a represented entity whether or not the entity is in good standing.