Sec. B-44. 13-C MRSA §301, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 and affected by Pt. B, §7, is amended to read:

1. Purpose of engaging in lawful business. A corporation incorporated under subject to this Act has the purpose of engaging in any lawful business unless a more limited purpose is set forth in the articles of incorporation.

Sec. B-45. 13-C MRSA §401, sub-§2, ¶¶A and C, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 and affected by Pt. B, §7, are amended to read:

A. The name of a corporation, nonprofit corporation, limited liability company, limited liability partnership or limited partnership that is incorporated, organized or authorized to transact business or carry on activities in this State;

C. Marks registered under Title 10, chapter 301-A unless the registered owner or holder of the mark is the same person or entity as the corporation seeking to use a name that is not distinguishable on the records of the Secretary of State and files proof of ownership with the Secretary of State.

Sec. B-46. 13-C MRSA §401, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 and affected by Pt. B, §7, is amended to read:

6. Determining distinguishability. In determining whether names are "distinguishable on the records," the Secretary of State shall disregard the following:

A. The words or abbreviations of words that describe the nature of the entity, including "professional association," "corporation," "company," "incorporated," "chartered," "limited," "limited partnership," "limited liability company," "professional limited liability company," "limited liability partnership," "registered limited liability partnership," "service corporation" or "professional corporation";

B. The presence or absence of the words or symbols of the words "and," and "the" and "a"; and