A restriction on transfer of a security imposed by the issuer, even if otherwise lawful, is ineffective against a person without knowledge of the restriction unless: [PL 1997, c. 429, Pt. B, §2 (NEW).]
(1). The security is certificated and the restriction is noted conspicuously on the security certificate; or

[PL 1997, c. 429, Pt. B, §2 (NEW).]

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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 11 Sec. 8-1204

  • Security: except as otherwise provided in section 8?1103, means an obligation of an issuer or a share, participation or other interest in an issuer or in property or an enterprise of an issuer:
    (i) That is represented by a security certificate in bearer or registered form or the transfer of which may be registered upon books maintained for that purpose by or on behalf of the issuer;
    (ii) That is one of a class or series or by its terms is divisible into a class or series of shares, participations, interests or obligations; and
    (iii) That:
    (A) Is, or is of a type, dealt in or traded on securities exchanges or securities markets; or
    (B) Is a medium for investment and by its terms expressly provides that it is a security governed by this Article. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 11 Sec. 8-1102
  • Security certificate: means a certificate representing a security. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 11 Sec. 8-1102
(2). The security is uncertificated and the registered owner has been notified of the restriction.

[PL 1997, c. 429, Pt. B, §2 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1997, c. 429, §B2 (NEW).