Arizona § 47-8201 - Issuer
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 47-8201 — Issuer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-8201. Issuer
A. With respect to an obligation on or a defense to a security, an "issuer" includes a person that:
1. Places or authorizes the placing of its name on a security certificate, other than as authenticating trustee, registrar, transfer agent, or the like, to evidence a share, participation or other interest in its property or in an enterprise or to evidence its duty to perform an obligation represented by the certificate;
2. Creates a share, participation or other interest in its property or in an enterprise, or undertakes an obligation, that is an uncertificated security;
3. Directly or indirectly creates a fractional interest in its rights or property, if the fractional interest is represented by a security certificate; or
4. Becomes responsible for, or in place of, another person described as an issuer in this section.
B. With respect to an obligation on or defense to a security, a guarantor is an issuer to the extent of its guaranty, whether or not its obligation is noted on a security certificate.
C. With respect to a registration of a transfer, issuer means a person on whose behalf transfer books are maintained.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 47-8201
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 47-8201 cover?
Section 47-8201 ("Issuer") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. 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 Arizona § 47-8201?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 47-8201" (Arizona). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 47-8201 apply to my situation?
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