16-17-209. Resignation of registered agent.
| (1) |
A registered agent may resign at any time with respect to a represented entity by filing with the division a statement of resignation signed by or on behalf of the agent which states:
Terms Used In Utah Code 16-17-209- Person: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
| (a) |
the name of the entity; |
| (b) |
the name of the agent; |
| (c) |
that the agent resigns from serving as agent for service of process for the entity; and |
| (d) |
the name and address of the person to which the agent will send the notice required by Subsection (3). |
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| (2) |
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. |
| (3) |
The registered agent shall promptly furnish the represented entity notice in a record of the date on which a statement of resignation was filed. |
| (4) |
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 has against the agent or that the agent has against the entity. |
| (5) |
A registered agent may resign with respect to a represented entity whether or not the entity is registered with the division. |
Amended by Chapter 149, 2018 General Session
