Ohio Code § 1308.29

Ohio Code § 1308.29. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 1308.29.

(A) Unless otherwise agreed, if a sale of a security is made on an exchange or otherwise

through brokers: (1) The selling customer fulfills his duty to transfer at the time he: (a) Places a certificated security in the possession of the selling broker or of a person

designated by the broker; (b) Causes an uncertificated security to be registered in the name of the selling broker

or a person designated by the broker; (c) If requested, causes an acknowledgment to be made to the selling broker that a certificated

or uncertificated security is held for the broker;  or (d) Places in the possession of the selling broker or of a person designated by the broker

a transfer instruction for an uncertificated security, providing the issuer does not

refuse to register the requested transfer if the instruction is presented to the issuer

for registration within thirty days thereafter;  and (2) The selling broker, including a correspondent broker acting for a selling customer,

fulfills his duty to transfer at the time he: (a) Places a certificated security in the possession of the buying broker or a person

designated by the buying broker; (b) Causes an uncertificated security to be registered in the name of the buying broker

or a person designated by the buying broker; (c) Places in the possession of the buying broker or of a person designated by the buying

broker a transfer instruction for an uncertificated security, providing the issuer

does not refuse to register the requested transfer if the instruction is presented

to the issuer for registration within thirty days thereafter;  or (d) Effects clearance of the sale in accordance with the rules of the exchange on which

the transaction took place. (B) Except as provided in this section and unless otherwise agreed, a transferor's duty

to transfer a security under a contract of purchase is not fulfilled until he: (1) Places a certificated security in form to be negotiated by the purchaser in the possession

of the purchaser or of a person designated 1 the purchaser; (2) Causes an uncertificated security to be registered in the name of the purchaser or

a person designated by the purchaser;  or (3) If the purchaser requests, causes an acknowledgment to be made to the purchaser that

a certificated or uncertificated security is held for the purchaser. (C) Unless made on an exchange, a sale to a broker purchasing for his own account is

within division (B) of this section and not within division (A) of this section. 1

 Prior and current versions differ;  although no amendment to this language was indicated

in 1984 S 283, “designated” appeared as “designated by” in former 1308.25 as enacted

by 129 v 13.

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

At a glance

  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 1308.29
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

Verify the text

Statute text is transcribed from the official Ohio Revised Code. Confirm it against the primary source before relying on it:

Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed Ohio attorney.

Common questions

What is the source of Ohio Revised Code § 1308.29?

The text above is transcribed from the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutes of Ohio. The official publisher link appears under "Verify the text" on this page.

What subject does Ohio Revised Code § 1308.29 address?

It addresses the rule set out in the section text. Read the section together with the surrounding provisions listed under "Nearby provisions" for the full picture.

Is Ohio Revised Code § 1308.29 still in force?

Statutes are amended, repealed, and renumbered every session. Confirm the current version at the official Ohio source before relying on this text.

Can this page be used as legal advice?

No. This is a reference transcription for research. Applying Ohio law to your facts requires a licensed Ohio attorney who can review the specifics.