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Series 63 practice questionmediumEffective Date—Qualification

A company registers its securities in State Y by qualification. Its effective date will be set:

  1. AAutomatically, 20 days after filing
  2. BWhen the Administrator so orders✓ Correct answer
  3. CWhen the SEC registration becomes effective
  4. DAfter FINRA approval
Explanation

Why B — When the Administrator so orders

For registration by Qualification, the Administrator sets the effective date (USA Section 305(a)(2)). There is no automatic 20-day rule; SEC and FINRA are not involved in the state's qualification process.

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