Utah Code § 16-19-401: Becoming general partner.

(1) A person becomes a general partner:

(a) upon formation of a limited partnership, as agreed among the persons that are to be the initial partners; and

(b) after formation:

(i) as provided in the partnership agreement;

(ii) under Subsection 16-19-801(1)(c)(ii) following the dissociation of a limited partnership's last general partner;

(iii) as the result of a transaction effective under:

(A) Chapter 1a, Part 7, Merger;

(B) Chapter 1a, Part 8, Interest Exchange;

(C) Chapter 1a, Part 9, Conversion; or

(D) Chapter 1a, Part 10, Domestication; or

(iv) with the affirmative vote or consent of all the partners.

(2) A person may become a general partner without:

(a) acquiring a transferable interest; or

(b) making or being obligated to make a contribution to the limited partnership.