Georgia § 53-8-12 - Stocks or bonds.
Full text of Georgia Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 53-8-12 — Stocks or bonds., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53-8-12. Stocks or bonds.
Stocks or bonds, either listed or admitted to unlisted trading privileges upon any stock exchange or quoted regularly in any newspaper having a general circulation in Georgia, may be sold at private sale without order from or report to the probate court at a sales price not less than the stock exchange bid price or the published bid price at the time of sale. Reasonable brokerage commissions, not in excess of those customarily charged by stock exchange members, may be paid. (Code 1981, § 53-8-12 , enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 504, § 10.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Georgia § 53-8-12
What does Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 53-8-12 cover?
Section 53-8-12 ("Stocks or bonds.") is part of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the codified statutory law of Georgia. 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 Georgia § 53-8-12?
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