Section 25-8-204 - Effect of issuer's restriction on transferA restriction on transfer of a security imposed by the issuer, even if otherwise lawful, is ineffective against a person without knowledge of the restriction unless:
(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.N.C. Gen. Stat. § 25-8-204
1941, c. 353, s. 15; G.S., s. 55-95; 1955, c. 1371, s. 2; 1965, c. 700, s. 1; 1989, c. 588, s. 1; 1997-181, s. 1.