A business entity other than a domestic partnership may convert to a domestic partnership if:

(1) The conversion is permitted by the laws of the state or country governing the organization and internal affairs of the converting business entity; and

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(2) The converting business entity complies with the requirements of this Part and, to the extent applicable, the laws referred to in subdivision (1) of this section. (2001-387, s. 108.)