Effective: March 18, 1983
Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 435 - 114th General Assembly
(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.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 17 | Corporations-Partnerships
Chapter 1746 | Business Trusts
Section 1746.01 | Business Trust Definitions.
Section 1746.02 | Status of Business Trusts.
Section 1746.03 | Compliance With Chapter.
Section 1746.04 | Filing With Secretary of State Before Transacting Business.
Section 1746.05 | Contents of Trust Agreement Forming Establishing Business Trust.
Section 1746.07 | Amendment of Trust.
Section 1746.08 | Trustees' Qualifications and Liabilities.
Section 1746.09 | General Powers of Business Trust.
Section 1746.10 | Interests in Property.
Section 1746.11 | Service of Process.
Section 1746.12 | Shares of Beneficial Interest.
Section 1746.13 | Liability to Third Persons - Insurance.
Section 1746.14 | Perpetual Period of Existence.
Section 1746.15 | Withdrawal From State.
Section 1746.16 | Forfeiture for Violation of Chapter.
Section 1746.17 | Validity of Contracts or Titles Not Affected by Violation.
Section 1746.18 | Merger, Consolidation, Sale or Other Disposition of Assets.
Section 1746.19 | Foreign Business Trusts.