16-18-401. Becoming partner.
(1) Upon formation of a partnership, a person becomes a partner under Subsection. 16-18-202(1)
(2) After formation of a partnership, a person becomes a partner: as provided in the partnership agreement; as a result of a transaction effective under Chapter 1a, Part 7, Merger, Chapter 1a, Part 8, Interest Exchange, Chapter 1a, Part 9, Conversion, or Chapter 1a, Part 10, Domestication; or with the consent of all the partners.
(3) A person may become a partner without either: acquiring a transferable interest; or making or being obligated to make a contribution to the partnership.