A restriction on transfer of a security imposed by the issuer, even if otherwise lawful, is ineffective against a person without knowledge of the restriction unless:(1) the security is certificated and the restriction is noted conspicuously on the security certificate; or(2) the security is uncertificated and the registered owner has been notified of the restriction.
Alabama Legal Code
Section 7-8-204 - Effect of Issuer’s Restriction on Transfer
Source: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=7-8-204· Version 2026