s 16 Name of limited partnership
16.—(1) The name of every limited partnership must contain the words “limited partnership” or the acronym “LP”. (2) A person registered as a general partner of a limited partnership must not carry on the business of the limited partnership under a name that is not registered under section 12 or 18(1). (3) The registration of the name of a limited partnership is not to be construed as authorising the use of that name if, apart from the registration, the use of that name could be prohibited. (4) Every general partner of a limited partnership who contravenes subsection (1) or (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000.