(1) If the secretary of state determines that one or more grounds exist under RCW 23B.14.200 or 23B.14.203 for dissolving a corporation, the secretary of state shall give the corporation written notice of the determination by first-class mail, postage prepaid.

     (2) If the corporation does not correct each ground for dissolution or demonstrate to the reasonable satisfaction of the secretary of state that each ground determined by the secretary of state does not exist within sixty days after notice is effective, the secretary of state shall administratively dissolve the corporation and give the corporation written notice of the dissolution that recites the ground or grounds therefor and its effective date.

     (3) A corporation administratively dissolved continues its corporate existence but may not carry on any business except that necessary to wind up and liquidate its business and affairs in a manner consistent with RCW 23B.14.050.

     (4) The administrative dissolution of a corporation does not terminate the authority of its registered agent.

[2006 c 52 § 12; 1989 c 165 § 161.]