Illinois § 8-104

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 8-104, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 8-104.

Acquisition of security or financial asset or interest therein. (a) A person acquires a security or an interest therein, under this Article, if: (1) the person is a purchaser to whom a security is delivered pursuant to Section 8-301; or (2) the person acquires a security entitlement to the security pursuant to Section 8-501. (b) A person acquires a financial asset, other than a security, or an interest therein, under this Article, if the person acquires a security entitlement to the financial asset. (c) A person who acquires a security entitlement to a security or other financial asset has the rights specified in Part 5, but is a purchaser of any security, security entitlement, or other financial asset held by the securities intermediary only to the extent provided in Section 8-503. (d) Unless the context shows that a different meaning is intended, a person who is required by other law, regulation, rule, or agreement to transfer, deliver, present, surrender, exchange, or otherwise put in the possession of another person a security or financial asset satisfies that requirement by causing the other person to acquire an interest in the security or financial asset pursuant to subsection (a) or (b). (Source: P.A. 89-364, eff. 1-1-96.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 8-104

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 8-104 cover?

Section 8-104 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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