Series 63 practice questionmediumAdministrator Powers — Grounds for Denial
A broker-dealer applicant was convicted of a securities-related misdemeanor 8 years ago. Under the Uniform Securities Act, which of the following is TRUE regarding the Administrator's ability to deny registration?
- AThe Administrator cannot deny registration because the conviction is more than 5 years old
- BThe Administrator can deny registration only if the conviction was a felony
- CThe Administrator must grant registration but may impose additional supervision requirements
- DThe Administrator may deny registration because a securities-related misdemeanor conviction within the past 10 years is grounds for denial✓ Correct answer
Explanation
Why D — The Administrator may deny registration because a securities-related misdemeanor conviction within the past 10 years is grounds for denial
Under USA Section 204(a)(2), the Administrator may deny registration if the applicant has been convicted of any securities-related misdemeanor within the past 10 years, or any felony within the past 10 years. The 10-year lookback period applies to both felonies and securities-related misdemeanors.
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