[§414D-274] Amended certificate of authority. (a) A foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this State shall obtain an amended certificate of authority from the department director if it changes:

(1) Its corporate name;

(2) The period of its duration; or

(3) The state or country of its incorporation.

(b) The requirements of section 414D-273 for obtaining an original certificate of authority apply to obtaining an amended certificate under this section. [L 2001, c 105, pt of §1]