§425R-10 - Resignation of registered agent. - Hawaii Statutes

     [§425R-10]  Resignation of registered agent.  (a)  A registered agent may resign at any time with respect to a represented entity by filing with the director a certified statement of resignation signed by or on behalf of the agent that states:

     (1)  The name of the entity;

     (2)  The name of the agent;

     (3)  That the agent resigns from serving as agent for service of process for the entity; and

     (4)  The name and address of the person to which the agent will send the notice required by subsection (c).

     (b)  A statement of resignation takes effect on the earlier of the thirty-first day after the day on which it is filed or the appointment of a new registered agent for the represented entity.

     (c)  The registered agent shall promptly furnish the represented entity notice in a record of the date on which a statement of resignation was filed.

     (d)  When a statement of resignation takes effect, the registered agent ceases to have responsibility for any matter tendered to it as agent for the represented entity.  A resignation under this section does not affect any contractual rights the entity has against the agent or that the agent has against the entity.

     (e)  A registered agent may resign with respect to a represented entity whether or not the entity is in good standing. [L 2009, c 55, pt of §1]