Vermont § 205 - § 8—205.
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 205 — § 8—205., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 205. § 8—205.
- Effect of unauthorized signature on security certificate An unauthorized signature placed on a security certificate before or in the course
of issue is ineffective, but the signature is effective in favor of a purchaser for
value of the certificated security if the purchaser is without notice of the lack
of authority and the signing has been done by: (1) an authenticating trustee, registrar, transfer agent, or other person entrusted by
the issuer with the signing of the security certificate or of similar security certificates,
or the immediate preparation for signing of any of them; or (2) an employee of the issuer, or of any of the persons listed in subdivision (1) of this
section, entrusted with responsible handling of the security certificate. (Added 1995, No. 92 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1997.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 205
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 205 cover?
Section 205 ("§ 8—205.") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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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