| A limited partnership may convert to another business entity, |
as specified in section 418, other than a limited partnership, |
upon the authorization of the conversion in accordance with this |
section and to the extent authorized by and in accordance with |
applicable statutes to convert to another business entity.__If |
the partnership agreement specifies the manner of authorizing a |
conversion of the limited partnership, the conversion is |
authorized as specified in the provisions of the partnership |
agreement, as long as the provisions do not explicitly exclude |
conversions.__If the partnership agreement does not specify the |
manner of authorizing a conversion of the limited partnership and |
does not prohibit a conversion, the conversion is authorized in |
the same manner as is specified in the partnership agreement for |
authorizing a merger or consolidation that involves the limited |
partnership as a constituent party to the merger or |
consolidation.__If the |