(1) Subject to subsection (4), before January 1, 2015, this chapter governs only:
(a) A limited liability company formed on or after January 1, 2014; and
(b) A limited liability company formed before January 1, 2014, which elects, in the manner provided in its operating agreement or by law for amending the operating agreement, to be subject to this chapter.
(2) On or after January 1, 2015, this chapter governs all limited liability companies.
(3) For the purpose of applying this chapter to a limited liability company formed before January 1, 2014, under the Florida Limited Liability Company Act, former ss. 608.401-608.705, the company’s articles of organization are deemed to be the company’s articles of organization under this chapter.
(4) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (1) and (2), effective January 1, 2014, all documents, instruments, and other records submitted to the department must comply with the filing requirements stipulated by this chapter.