Vermont § 3212 - Scope and jurisdiction
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 3212 — Scope and jurisdiction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3212. Scope and jurisdiction
- (a) This chapter applies to a transfer that refers to this chapter in the designation
under subsection 3219(a) of this title by which the transfer is made if, at the time of the transfer, the transferor, the
minor, or the custodian is a resident of this State or the custodial property is located
in this State. The custodianship so created remains subject to this chapter despite
a subsequent change in residence of a transferor, the minor, or the custodian, or
the removal of custodial property from this State. (b) A person designated as custodian under this chapter is subject to personal jurisdiction
in this State with respect to any matter relating to the custodianship. (c) A transfer that purports to be made and which is valid under the Uniform Transfers
to Minors Act, the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act, or a substantially similar act of
another state is governed by the law of the designated state, and may be executed
and is enforceable in this State if, at the time of the transfer, the transferor,
the minor, or the custodian is a resident of the designated state, or the custodial
property is located in the designated state. (Added 2015, No. 7, § 1.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 3212
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 3212 cover?
Section 3212 ("Scope and jurisdiction") 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.
How do I cite Vermont § 3212?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 3212" (Vermont). 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 Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 3212 apply to my situation?
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