Bill No.: SF0003 Drafter: LGC
LSO No.: 12LSO-0067 Effective Date: March 6, 2012
Enrolled Act No.: SEA0001
Chapter No.: CH0010
Prime Sponsor: Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Interim Committee
Catch Title: Secretary of state-authority.
Subject: Amending authorities of the secretary of state.
Summary/Major Elements:
· The act allows the secretary of state to refuse to accept documents for filing pursuant to Title 17 or 34 of Wyoming statutes from, or issue a cease and desist order to, any person or entity that:
· Has filed a document under those titles containing a fraudulent statement;
· Has made or used any false writing or document knowing it to be false, fictitious or fraudulent; or
· Is the subject of, an agent of or is acting on behalf of someone who is subject to any order of the secretary of state or a similar order from another jurisdiction.
· The act provides a process and requirements for cease and desist orders issued by the secretary of state.
· The act repeals the secretary of state’s responsibility to act as agent for service of process for foreign limited partnerships.