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Ark. Code Ann. § 4-20-111: Resignation of registered agent

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  1. AR Code
  2. Title 4
  3. Chapter 20

(a) 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 which states: (1) the name of the entity; (2) the name of the agent; (3) that the agent resigns from serving as agent for service of process for the entity; and (4) the name and address of the person to which the agent will send the notice required by subsection (c). (b) 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. (c) The registered agent shall promptly furnish the represented entity with notice in a record of the date on which a statement of resignation was filed. (d) 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 may have against the agent or that the agent has against the entity. (e) A registered agent may resign with respect to a represented entity whether or not the entity is in good standing. Acts 2007, No. 638, § 1.

(a) 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 which states: (1) the name of the entity; (2) the name of the agent; (3) that the agent resigns from serving as agent for service of process for the entity; and (4) the name and address of the person to which the agent will send the notice required by subsection (c).

(1) the name of the entity;

(2) the name of the agent;

(3) that the agent resigns from serving as agent for service of process for the entity; and

(4) the name and address of the person to which the agent will send the notice required by subsection (c).

(b) 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.

(c) The registered agent shall promptly furnish the represented entity with notice in a record of the date on which a statement of resignation was filed.

(d) 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 may have against the agent or that the agent has against the entity.

(e) A registered agent may resign with respect to a represented entity whether or not the entity is in good standing.

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