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18-C §5-961. Uniformity of application and construction

§5-961. Uniformity of application and construction In applying and construing this Part, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among the states that enact it.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] SECTION […]

18-C §5-962. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

§5-962. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act This Part modifies, limits and supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 United States Code, Section 7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit or supersede 15 United States Code, Section 7001(c) or authorize electronic delivery of any of […]

18-C §5-963. Effect on existing powers of attorney

§5-963. Effect on existing powers of attorney Except as otherwise provided in this Part:   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 1.  Application to powers of attorney.  This Part applies to a power of attorney created before, on or after September 1, 2019;   [PL […]

18-C §5-936. Stocks and bonds

§5-936. Stocks and bonds Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to stocks and bonds authorizes the agent to:   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 1.  Buy, sell and exchange.  Buy, sell and […]

18-C §5-937. Commodities and options

§5-937. Commodities and options Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to commodities and options authorizes the agent to:   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 1.  Commodity futures, stock options.  Buy, sell, exchange, […]

18-C §5-938. Banks and other financial institutions

§5-938. Banks and other financial institutions Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to banks and other financial institutions authorizes the agent to:   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 1.  Banking arrangement by […]

18-C §5-939. Operation of entity or business

§5-939. Operation of entity or business Subject to the terms of a document or an agreement governing an entity or an entity ownership interest, and unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to operation of an entity or business authorizes the agent to:   […]

18-C §5-940. Insurance and annuities

§5-940. Insurance and annuities Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to insurance and annuities authorizes the agent to:   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 1.  Insurance or annuity contract procured by principal.  […]

18-C §5-941. Estate, trust and other beneficial interest

§5-941. Estate, trust and other beneficial interest 1.  Definition.  As used in this section, “estate, trust and other beneficial interest” means a trust, probate estate, guardianship, conservatorship, escrow or custodianship or a fund from which the principal is, may become or claims to be entitled to a share or payment.   [PL 2017, c. 402, […]

18-C §5-942. Claims and litigation

§5-942. Claims and litigation Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to claims and litigation authorizes the agent to:   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 1.  Assert and maintain claim.  Assert and maintain […]