Series 63 practice questioneasyStop Orders
A state Administrator may issue a stop order to deny, suspend, or revoke the effectiveness of a registration statement for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
- AThe registration statement contains a material misstatement.
- BThe offering is fraudulent.
- CThe offering price is unreasonably high.
- DThe issuer is a new company.✓ Correct answer
Explanation
Why D — The issuer is a new company.
Being a new company is not grounds for a stop order (USA Section 306). Material misstatements, fraud, and unreasonable pricing are valid reasons for stop orders.
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