During a compliance drill, focus on how the Uniform Securities Act applies here. Assume the administrator is testing the cleanest state-law answer. According to the Uniform Securities Act, when does a state investment adviser registration become effective?

Why B — 30 days after the application is filed, if not denied or delayed by the Administrator

Per USA Section 305, an investment adviser's registration generally becomes effective at noon on the 30th day after filing a complete application, unless the Administrator takes action to deny, revoke, or delay the registration. This variant keeps the same legal rule but shifts the setup so recall has to stay flexible.