Alaska § 45.03.201 - Negotiation.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 45.03.201 — Negotiation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45.03.201. Negotiation.
(a) “Negotiation” means a transfer of possession, whether voluntary or involuntary, of an instrument by a person other than the issuer to a person who thereby becomes the holder of the instrument.
(b) Except for negotiation by a remitter, if an instrument is payable to an identified person, negotiation requires transfer of possession of the instrument and its endorsement by the holder. If an instrument is payable to bearer, the instrument may be negotiated by transfer of possession alone.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 45.03.201
What does Alaska Statutes § 45.03.201 cover?
Section 45.03.201 ("Negotiation.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alaska § 45.03.201?
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