Duplicate originals of an application for withdrawal shall be delivered to the secretary of state. If the secretary of state finds that such application conforms to the provisions of this chapter, the secretary of state shall, when all requirements have been met as prescribed in this chapter:
(1) Endorse on each of such duplicate originals the word "filed", and the effective date of the filing thereof.
(2) File one of such duplicate originals.
(3) Issue a certificate of withdrawal to which the other duplicate original shall be fixed.
The certificate of withdrawal, together with the duplicate original of the application for withdrawal affixed thereto by the secretary of state, shall be returned to the corporation or its representative. Upon the filing of such application of withdrawal, the authority of the corporation to conduct affairs in this state shall cease.
[1982 c 35 § 149; 1969 ex.s. c 120 § 84.]
Notes: Intent -- Severability -- Effective dates -- Application -- 1982 c 35: See notes following RCW 43.07.160.