(810 ILCS 5/8-204) (from Ch. 26, par. 8-204)
Sec. 8-204. Effect of issuer's restriction on transfer. 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. (Source: P.A. 89-364, eff. 1-1-96.)