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Series 63: Regulation of Securities & Issuers
Series 63 practice questionhardStop Orders and Fraud

A registration by qualification in State G is effective, but later the Administrator learns the company's CEO was convicted of securities fraud 4 years ago. The offering is ongoing. Which action is the Administrator MOST likely to take?

  1. AIssue a retroactive stop order, halting all further sales.✓ Correct answer
  2. BPermit sales to continue but require additional disclosures in the prospectus.
  3. CDo nothing, as the fraud was disclosed to the Administrator.
  4. DRevoke registration only if the CEO resigns.
Explanation

Why AIssue a retroactive stop order, halting all further sales.

A stop order can be issued if a principal was convicted of securities fraud within the past 10 years (USA Sec. 306). Disclosure does not avoid stop order, and revocation is not conditional on resignation.

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