Series 63 practice questioneasyCivil Liability — Statute of Limitations
Under the Uniform Securities Act, by when must a buyer bring a civil action under Section 410?
- AWithin the earlier of three years after the sale or two years after discovery of the violation✓ Correct answer
- BWithin three years after discovery, regardless of the sale date
- CWithin five years after the sale, regardless of discovery
- DWithin one year after discovery or three years after the violation
Explanation
Why A — Within the earlier of three years after the sale or two years after discovery of the violation
Under the NASAA-updated 1956 Uniform Securities Act Section 410(f), a civil action must be brought before the earlier expiration of three years after the sale or two years after discovery of the facts constituting the violation.
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