Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal securities laws governing the offer, sale, and transfer of securities, requiring registration of securities offerings and establishing disclosure requirements
State Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities regulations that govern securities transactions within each state's jurisdiction, including registration and exemption requirements
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Particularly Articles 8 (Investment Securities) and 9 (Secured Transactions), which govern the transfer and holding of securities and creation of security interests
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax laws governing the tax implications and reporting requirements for stock transfers and related transactions
Corporate Governance Documents: Company-specific documents including Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and existing shareholder agreements that may affect stock transfers
State Corporate Laws: State-specific corporate statutes governing corporate operations and stock transfers, such as Delaware General Corporation Law for Delaware corporations
Federal Reserve Regulation T: Federal regulations governing margin requirements and credit extensions for securities transactions
Bank Secrecy Act: Federal law requiring financial institutions to assist government agencies in detecting and preventing money laundering in securities transactions
State Contract Laws: General state-specific contract formation and enforceability requirements that apply to stock power agreements
