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Series 63: Regulation of Securities & Issuers
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 BWhen 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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