N.J.S.A. 49:4-1 — Security; governing instrument defined

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.

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