(1) If the secretary of state determines that one or more grounds exist under RCW 25.10.453 for dissolving a limited partnership, the secretary of state shall give the limited partnership written notice of the determination by first-class mail, postage prepaid reciting the grounds therefor. Notice shall be sent to the address of the office for records and address of the agent for service of process contained in the certificate having this information which is most recently filed with the secretary of state.

     (2) If the limited partnership 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 sent, the limited partnership is thereupon dissolved, the secretary of state shall give the limited partnership written notice of the dissolution that recites the ground or grounds therefor and its effective date.

     (3) A limited partnership administratively dissolved continues its limited partnership existence but may not carry on any business except that necessary to wind up and liquidate its business and affairs.

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

[1991 c 269 § 32.]