Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 104.8401 - Duty of issuer to register transfer1. If a certificated security in registered form is presented to an issuer with a request to register transfer or an instruction is presented to an issuer with a request to register transfer of an uncertificated security, the issuer shall register the transfer, pledge or release as requested if: (a) Under the terms of the security, the person seeking registration of transfer is eligible to have the security registered in his or her name;(b) The endorsement or instruction is made by the appropriate person or by an agent who has actual authority to act on behalf of the appropriate person;(c) Reasonable assurance is given that the endorsement or instruction is genuine and authorized;(d) Any applicable law relating to the collection of taxes has been complied with;(e) The transfer does not violate any restriction on transfer imposed by the issuer in accordance with NRS 104.8204;(f) A demand that the issuer not register transfer has not become effective under NRS 104.8403, or the issuer has complied with subsection 2 of that section but no legal process or indemnity bond is obtained as provided in subsection 4 of that section; and(g) The transfer is in fact rightful or is to a protected purchaser.2. If an issuer is under a duty to register a transfer of a security, the issuer is liable to the person presenting a certificated security or an instruction for registration or his or her principal for loss resulting from unreasonable delay in registration or failure or refusal to register the transfer.Added to NRS by 1965, 886; A 1985, 108; 1997, 399Added to NRS by 1965, 886; A 1985, 108; 1997, 399