Articles of merger shall:
(1) Contain the provisions required by § 3-109 of this article and other provisions permitted by that section;
(2) Be executed:
(i) In the case of a limited liability company, in the manner required by § 4A-206 of this title;
(ii) In the case of a corporation or business trust, in the manner required by Title 1 of this article;
(iii) In the case of a limited partnership, in the manner required by Title 10 of this article; and
(iv) In the case of a partnership, in the manner required by Title 9A of this article; and
(3) Be filed for record with the Department.