After a plan of merger is approved or adopted, the surviving partnership, limited liability company, limited partnership, or corporation shall deliver to the secretary of state for filing articles of merger setting forth:

     (1) The plan of merger;

     (2) If the approval of any members, partners, or shareholders of one or more partnerships, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, or corporations party to the merger was not required, a statement to that effect; or

     (3) If the approval of any members, partners, or shareholders of one or more of the partnerships, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, or corporations party to the merger was required, a statement that the merger was duly approved by such members, partners, and shareholders pursuant to RCW 25.05.375, 25.15.400, 25.10.781, or chapter 23B.11 RCW.

[2009 c 188 § 1413; 1998 c 103 § 1321; 1994 c 211 § 1103.]

NOTES:

     Effective date -- 2009 c 188: See note following RCW 23B.11.080.