Sec. B-8. 13-B MRSA §301, as amended by PL 1997, c. 633, §4, is repealed.

Sec. B-9. 13-B MRSA §301-A is enacted to read:

§301-A.__Corporate name

1.__Prohibition. A corporate name may not contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for a purpose other than that permitted by section 201 and the corporation's articles of incorporation.

2.__Distinguishable name. Except as authorized by subsections 3 and 4, a corporate name must be distinguishable on the records of the Secretary of State from:

A.__The name of a corporation, limited liability company, limited liability partnership or limited partnership that is incorporated, organized or authorized to transact business or carry on activities in this State;

B.__Assumed, fictitious, reserved and registered name filings for all entities; and

C.__Marks registered under Title 10, chapter 301-A unless the registered owner or holder of the mark is the same person or entity as the corporation seeking to use a name that is not distinguishable on the records of the Secretary of State and files proof of ownership with the Secretary of State.

3.__Refuse to file name. The Secretary of State, in the Secretary of State's discretion, may refuse to file a name that:

A.__Consists of or comprises language that is obscene;

B.__Inappropriately promotes abusive or unlawful activity;

C.__Falsely suggests an association with public institutions; or

D.__Violates any other provision of the law of this State with respect to names.

4.__Authorization to use name. A corporation may apply to the Secretary of State for authorization to use a name that is not distinguishable on the records of the Secretary of State from