§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 exchange stocks and bonds;
[PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]
2. Stocks and bonds account. Establish, continue, modify or terminate an account with respect to stocks and bonds;
[PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]
3. Security. Pledge stocks and bonds as security to borrow, pay, renew or extend the time of payment of a debt of the principal;
[PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]
4. Evidences of ownership. Receive certificates and other evidences of ownership with respect to stocks and bonds; and
[PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]
5. Voting rights. Exercise voting rights with respect to stocks and bonds in person or by proxy, enter into voting trusts and consent to limitations on the right to vote.
[PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS
Part 9: MAINE UNIFORM POWER OF ATTORNEY ACT
18-C §5-931. Authority that requires specific grant; grant of general authority
18-C §5-932. Incorporation of authority
18-C §5-933. Construction of authority generally
18-C §5-935. Tangible personal property
18-C §5-937. Commodities and options
18-C §5-938. Banks and other financial institutions
18-C §5-939. Operation of entity or business
18-C §5-940. Insurance and annuities
18-C §5-941. Estate, trust and other beneficial interest
18-C §5-942. Claims and litigation
18-C §5-943. Personal and family maintenance
18-C §5-944. Benefits from governmental programs or civil or military service