Illinois § 8-509
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 8-509, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-509.
Specification of duties of securities intermediary by other statute or regulation; manner of performance of duties of securities intermediary and exercise of rights of entitlement holder. (a) If the substance of a duty imposed upon a securities intermediary by Sections 8-504 through 8-508 is the subject of other statute, regulation, or rule, compliance with that statute, regulation, or rule satisfies the duty. (b) To the extent that specific standards for the performance of the duties of a securities intermediary or the exercise of the rights of an entitlement holder are not specified by other statute, regulation, or rule or by agreement between the securities intermediary and entitlement holder, the securities intermediary shall perform its duties and the entitlement holder shall exercise its rights in a commercially reasonable manner. (c) The obligation of a securities intermediary to perform the duties imposed by Sections 8-504 through 8-508 is subject to: (1) rights of the securities intermediary arising out of a security interest under a security agreement with the entitlement holder or otherwise; and (2) rights of the securities intermediary under other law, regulation, rule, or agreement to withhold performance of its duties as a result of unfulfilled obligations of the entitlement holder to the securities intermediary. (d) Sections 8-504 through 8-508 do not require a securities intermediary to take any action that is prohibited by other statute, regulation, or rule. (Source: P.A. 89-364, eff. 1-1-96.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 8-509
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 8-509 cover?
Section 8-509 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.
How do I cite Illinois § 8-509?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 8-509" (Illinois). 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 Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 8-509 apply to my situation?
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