New Jersey § 12a:8-301
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 12a:8-301, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12a:8-301.
a. Delivery of a certificated security to a purchaser occurs when: (1) the purchaser acquires possession of the security certificate; (2) another person, other than a securities intermediary, either acquires possession
of the security certificate on behalf of the purchaser or, having previously acquired
possession of the certificate, acknowledges that it holds for the purchaser; or (3) a securities intermediary acting on behalf of the purchaser acquires possession
of the security certificate, only if the certificate is in registered form and is (a) registered in the name of the purchaser, (b) payable to the order of the purchaser,
or (c) specially indorsed to the purchaser by an effective indorsement and has not been indorsed to the securities intermediary or in blank . b. Delivery of an uncertificated security to a purchaser occurs when: (1) the issuer registers the purchaser as the registered owner, upon original issue
or registration of transfer; or (2) another person, other than a securities intermediary, either becomes the registered
owner of the uncertificated security on behalf of the purchaser or, having previously
become the registered owner, acknowledges that it holds for the purchaser.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 12a:8-301
What does New Jersey Statutes § 12a:8-301 cover?
Section 12a:8-301 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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 New Jersey § 12a:8-301?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 12a:8-301" (New Jersey). 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 New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 12a:8-301 apply to my situation?
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