(1) A limited partnership formed or registered under this chapter shall deliver to the secretary of state for filing periodic reports that set forth:

     (a) The name of the limited partnership;

     (b) The street address of its registered office and the name of its registered agent in this state;

     (c) In the case of a foreign limited partnership, the address of its principle office in the state or country under the laws of which it is formed; and

     (d) The address of the principle place of business of the limited partnership in this state.

     (2) Periodic reports are due every five years on the anniversary date of the formation or registration of the limited partnership. The secretary of state may provide by rule for a longer period of time between reports. Periodic reports must be accompanied by a fee equal to the corporation license fee under Title 23B RCW.

     (3) As to limited partnerships formed or registered before June 11, 1998, the secretary of state shall provide by administrative rule for a schedule under which the first reports under this section shall be due. The reports may not be due earlier than one year after June 11, 1998.

[1998 c 277 § 5.]