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N.Y. UCC Law § 3-205

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Restrictive Indorsements

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Section 3--205. Restrictive Indorsements.\n An indorsement is restrictive which either\n (a) is conditional; or\n (b) purports to prohibit further transfer of the instrument; or\n (c) includes the words "for collection", "for deposit", "pay any\nbank", or like terms signifying a purpose of deposit or collection; or\n (d) otherwise states that it is for the benefit or use of the indorser\nor of another person.\n

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