General Restrictions on Transfers of Partnership Interests. (a) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this Article IV, no Transfer of any Partnership Interests shall be made if such Transfer would (i) violate the then applicable federal or state securities laws or rules and regulations of the Commission, any state securities commission or any other governmental authority with jurisdiction over such Transfer, (ii) terminate the existence or qualification of the Partnership or any Series under the laws of the State of Delaware or (iii) cause the Partnership or any Series to be treated as an association taxable as a corporation or otherwise to be taxed as an entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes (to the extent not already so treated or taxed).
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Samples: Agreement (Enbridge Energy Partners Lp), Agreement (Enbridge Energy Partners Lp), Contribution Agreement (Enbridge Energy Partners Lp)