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Series 63: Regulation of Securities & Issuers
Series 63 practice questionmediumMultiple State Filings

A company is registering a security by qualification in both State Q and State R. State Q’s Administrator issues a stop order for material deficiencies, but State R’s Administrator does not. Which is MOST accurate?

  1. AThe stop order in State Q prevents sales only in State Q.✓ Correct answer
  2. BSales are prohibited in both states until the deficiency is resolved.
  3. CState R’s Administrator must also issue a stop order.
  4. DThe federal SEC must intervene before sales resume.
Explanation

Why AThe stop order in State Q prevents sales only in State Q.

Each state’s Administrator acts independently under the USA. A stop order in one state does not affect registrations in other states (USA Sec. 306).

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