Alaska § 45.03.403 - Unauthorized signature.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 45.03.403 — Unauthorized signature., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45.03.403. Unauthorized signature.
(a) Unless otherwise provided in this chapter or AS 45.04 , an unauthorized signature is ineffective except as the signature of the unauthorized signer in favor of a person who in good faith pays the instrument or takes it for value. An unauthorized signature may be ratified for all purposes of this chapter.
(b) If the signature of more than one person is required to constitute the authorized signature of an organization, the signature of the organization is unauthorized if one of the required signatures is lacking.
(c) The civil or criminal liability of a person who makes an unauthorized signature is not affected by any provision of this chapter that makes the unauthorized signature effective for the purposes of this chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 45.03.403
What does Alaska Statutes § 45.03.403 cover?
Section 45.03.403 ("Unauthorized signature.") 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 § 45.03.403?
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