Ohio § 1308.03

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1308.03, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1308.03.

(A) Except as otherwise provided in divisions (A)(1) and (2) of this section, the provisions

of this chapter which validate a security or compel its issue or reissue do not apply

to the extent that validation, issue, or reissue would result in overissue. (1) If an identical security which does not constitute an overissue is reasonably available

for purchase, the person entitled to issue or validation may compel the issuer to

purchase the security and deliver it if certificated or register its transfer if uncertificated,

against surrender of any security certificate the person holds. (2) If a security is not so available for purchase, a person entitled to issue or validation

may recover from the issuer the price the person or the last purchaser for value paid

for it with interest from the date of the person's demand. (B) “ Overissue ” means the issue of securities in excess of the amount the issuer has corporate power

to issue, but an overissue does not occur if appropriate action has cured the overissue.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1308.03

What does Ohio Revised Code § 1308.03 cover?

Section 1308.03 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 1308.03?

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