Maryland § 15-307
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 15-307, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-307.
(a) A person who participates in the acquisition, disposition, assignment or transfer of a security by or to a fiduciary, including a person who guarantees the signature of the fiduciary, shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5-421(b) of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article.
(b) If a corporation or transfer agent makes a transfer pursuant to an assignment by a fiduciary, a person who guaranteed the signature of the fiduciary shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5-421(c) of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article.
(c) This section and § 5-421 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article do not impose any liability upon the corporation or its transfer agent.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 15-307
What does Maryland Code § 15-307 cover?
Section 15-307 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. 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 Maryland § 15-307?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 15-307" (Maryland). 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 Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 15-307 apply to my situation?
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