This rule is no longer applicable. NASD Rule 11000 Series has been superseded by FINRA [Rule 11000] Series. Please consult the appropriate FINRA Rule.
(a) Securities Called for Redemption
A certificate of stock or a bond shall cease to be a good delivery upon publication of notice of call for redemption, except when an entire issue is called for redemption and except against transactions in "called stock" or "called bonds" dealt in specifically as such.
(b) Securities Deemed Worthless
(1) In contracts for securities where a public announcement or publication of general circulation discloses that the securities have been deemed worthless, deliveries shall consist of (A) the worthless securities or (B) a Letter of Indemnity which shall grant the purchaser any rights and privileges which might accrue to the holders of the physical securities.
(2) Deliveries effected pursuant to paragraph (b)(1) shall operate to close-out the contract and must be accompanied by documentation evidencing that the security was deemed worthless after the original execution date of the contracts. Such contracts shall be settled at the existing contract price.
(3) For purposes of this paragraph (b), securities deemed worthless shall be those instruments which have no known market value.