(A) A restriction on transfer of a security imposed by the issuer, even if otherwise lawful, is ineffective against a person without actual knowledge of it unless:

Terms Used In Ohio Code 1308.11

  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Person: includes an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, and association. See Ohio Code 1.59

(1) The security is certificated and the restriction is noted conspicuously on the security certificate; or

(2) The security is uncertificated and the registered owner has been notified of the restriction.

(B) A lien in favor of an issuer upon a certificated security is valid against a purchaser only if the right of the issuer to the lien is noted conspicuously on the security certificate.