Definitions.

72-03-02-01. Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Keyword" means any word, symbol, or abbreviation that is not: a. The word "a", when used as an article of speech; b. The word "an"; c. The word "and" or symbol "&"; d. The word "the"; e. The word "to"; f. The word "with"; or g. A word, phrase, or abbreviation that indicates a type of organized entity, including "Corporation", "Corp.", "Inc.", "LLC", "LP", "LLP", or "LLLP". 2. "Name" means a word or phrase in the secretary of state's records used to identify: a. A domestic or foreign cooperative, limited liability company, corporation, or real estate investment trust; b. A domestic or foreign limited liability partnership, limited liability limited partnership, or limited partnership, including a fictitious partnership name; c. A reserved name; d. A trade name; or e. A trademark. 3. "Proposed name" means a new or amended name included in a document submitted to the secretary of state for filing. History: Effective January 1, 2026. General Authority: NDCC 10-15-08.1(3), 10-19.1-13(2), 10-32.1-11(2), 10-33-10(2), 10-34-04(3)(a), 45-10.2-10(2), 45-11-01(4), 45-13-04.1(2), 45-22-04(2), 45-23-03(2), 47-25-03(2) 1 Law Implemented: NDCC 10-15-08.1, 10-19.1-13, 10-32.1-11, 10-33-10, 10-34-04, 45-10.2-10, 45-11-01, 45-13-04.1, 45-22-04, 45-23-03, 47-25-03