Ohio Code § 1746.12

Ohio Code § 1746.12. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 1746.12.

(A) Unless otherwise provided in the trust instrument, shares of beneficial interest

need not be evidenced by certificates. (B) For purposes of Title XIII of the Revised Code, shares of beneficial interest, however

designated, in a business trust shall be treated as personal property, notwithstanding

the nature of the property of which the business trust shall consist, and shall be

subject to attachment and execution.  Unless otherwise provided in the trust instrument, such shares may be pledged by

the holders thereof. (C) A share of a beneficial interest in the trust estate of a business trust is a security

subject to Chapter 1707. of the Revised Code.

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

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 1746.12
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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