California § 8205 - An unauthorized signature placed on a security certificate before or in the cours
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 8205 — An unauthorized signature placed on a security certificate before or in the cours, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8205. An unauthorized signature placed on a security certificate before or in the cours
An unauthorized signature placed on a security certificate before or in the course of issue is ineffective, but the signature is effective in favor of a purchaser for value of the certificated security if the purchaser is without notice of the lack of authority and the signing has been done by one of the following: (1) An authenticating trustee, registrar, transfer agent, or other person entrusted by the issuer with the signing of the security certificate or of similar security certificates, or the immediate preparation for signing of any of them. (2) An employee of the issuer, or of any of the persons listed in paragraph (1), entrusted with responsible handling of the security certificate.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8205
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8205 cover?
Section 8205 ("An unauthorized signature placed on a security certificate before or in the cours") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. 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 California § 8205?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 8205" (California). 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 California law?
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How does California § 8205 apply to my situation?
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