Section 45.05.112. Transfer of letter of credit.

   (a) Except as otherwise provided in AS 45.05.113, unless a letter of credit provides that it is transferable, the right of a beneficiary to draw or otherwise demand performance under a letter of credit may not be transferred.
   (b) Even if a letter of credit provides that it is transferable, the issuer may refuse to recognize or carry out a transfer if
        (1) the transfer would violate applicable law; or
        (2) the transferor or transferee has failed to comply with a requirement stated in the letter of credit, or with another requirement that
             (A) relates to transfer imposed by the issuer; and
             (B) is within the standard practice referred to in AS 45.05.108(e) or is otherwise reasonable under the circumstances.

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History

(Sec. 5.112 ch 114 SLA 1962; am Sec. 14 ch 75 SLA 1999)