49:4-1 - Security; governing instrument defined - New Jersey Statutes

49:4-1.  Security;  governing instrument defined    As used in this act:

    a.   "Security"  and  "securities"  includes (1) bonds, debentures, notes and all other instruments and writings, however designated, evidencing an obligation to pay money;  (2) interest coupons pertaining to the foregoing; (3) evidences of stockholder's equities, including but not limited to, stock certificates, rights, and warrants;  (4) every instrument which is subject to the provisions of chapter 8, Investment Securities, of Title 12A of the New Jersey Statutes (The Uniform Commercial Code);  and (5) every other type of instrument, however designated, the destruction of which is required by statute, contract or other writing to be effected after their cancellation;

    b.   "Governing instrument"  includes statutes of this State, ordinances, resolutions, notes, mortgages, debentures, trust indentures and all other writings pursuant to which securities are issued.

     L.1972, c. 137, s. 1.