California § 8506 - A securities intermediary shall exercise rights with respect to a financial asset

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 8506 — A securities intermediary shall exercise rights with respect to a financial asset, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 8506. A securities intermediary shall exercise rights with respect to a financial asset

A securities intermediary shall exercise rights with respect to a financial asset if directed to do so by an entitlement holder. A securities intermediary satisfies the duty if it does either of the following: (1) The securities intermediary acts with respect to the duty as agreed upon by the entitlement holder and the securities intermediary. (2) In the absence of agreement, the securities intermediary either places the entitlement holder in a position to exercise the rights directly or exercises due care in accordance with reasonable commercial standards to follow the direction of the entitlement holder.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8506

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8506 cover?

Section 8506 ("A securities intermediary shall exercise rights with respect to a financial asset") 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 § 8506?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 8506 apply to my situation?

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