[§414D-210.1]  Effect of conversion.  When a conversion becomes effective:

     (1)  The converting entity shall continue to exist without interruption, but in the organizational form of the converted entity;

     (2)  All rights, title, and interest in all real estate and other property owned by the converting entity shall automatically be owned by the converted entity without reversion or impairment, subject to any existing liens or other encumbrances;

     (3)  All liabilities and obligations of the converting entity shall automatically be liabilities and obligations of the converted entity without impairment or diminution due to the conversion;

     (4)  The rights of creditors of the converting entity shall continue against the converted entity and shall not be impaired or extinguished by the conversion;

     (5)  Any action or proceeding pending by or against the converting entity may be continued by or against the converted entity without any need for substitution of parties; and

     (6)  If the converted entity is a foreign corporation or other business entity incorporated under a law other than the law of this State, the converted entity shall file with the department director:

          (A)  An agreement that the converted entity may be served with process in this State in any action or proceeding for the enforcement of any liability or obligation of the converting domestic corporation; and

          (B)  An irrevocable appointment of a resident of this State, including the street address, as its agent to accept service of process in any such proceeding. [L 2017, c 87, pt of §1]