(2) Even if a letter of credit provides that it is transferable, the issuer may refuse to recognize or carry out a transfer if:
(a) The transfer would violate applicable law; or
(b) The transferor or transferee has failed to comply with any requirement stated in the letter of credit or any other requirement relating to transfer imposed by the issuer that is within the standard practice referred to in ORS 75.1080 (5) or is otherwise reasonable under the circumstances. [1961 c.726 §75.1120; 1997 c.150 §15]