§ 3201 — Negotiation

(a) Definition of "negotiation".--"Negotiation" means a transfer of possession, whether voluntary or involuntary, of an instrument by a person other than the issuer to a person who thereby becomes its holder.

(b) Manner of negotiation.--Except for negotiation by a remitter, if an instrument is payable to an identified person, negotiation requires transfer of possession of the instrument and its indorsement by the holder. If an instrument is payable to bearer, it may be negotiated by transfer of possession alone.

Legislative History

Cross References.Section 3201 is referred to in section 3103 of this title.