Maryland § 11-404
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 11-404, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-404.
(a) (1) The registration of an agent expires when the agent terminates a connection with a registered broker-dealer or with an issuer.
(2) The registration of an investment adviser representative expires when the representative terminates a connection with:
(i) An investment adviser registered under this subtitle; or
(ii) A federal covered adviser subject to notice filing under § 11-405(b) of this subtitle.
(b) (1) When a person who is currently registered as an agent under this subtitle begins a connection with another broker-dealer or issuer, the person shall file an application for initial registration as provided in § 11-405 of this subtitle and shall pay the fee required by § 11-407 of this subtitle.
(2) When a person who is currently registered as an investment adviser representative under this subtitle begins a connection with another investment adviser or federal covered adviser, the person shall file an application for initial registration as provided in § 11-405 of this subtitle and pay the fee required by § 11-407 of this subtitle.
(c) Unless the Commissioner takes action under §§ 11-412 through 11-414 of this subtitle to deny or suspend the registration, the agent or investment adviser representative registration shall become effective 30 days after receipt of the application by the Commissioner and shall continue in effect until it expires under the provisions of § 11-403 of this subtitle or under the provisions of this section, whichever would occur earlier. The Commissioner may waive the 30-day period or any portion of it at the Commissioner’s discretion.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 11-404
What does Maryland Code § 11-404 cover?
Section 11-404 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 11-404?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 11-404" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 11-404 apply to my situation?
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