An agent in State Y inadvertently sells an unregistered, non-exempt security believing it was exempt. Which of the following BEST describes the criminal liability for the agent under the Uniform Securities Act?

1. AThe agent is not subject to criminal penalties if the violation was unintentional.✓ Correct answer
2. BThe agent is automatically subject to criminal penalties regardless of intent.
3. CThe agent can be imprisoned but not fined.
4. DThe Administrator must prove the agent acted negligently.

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