Vermont § 5601 - Administration
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 5601 — Administration, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5601. Administration
- (a) The Commissioner shall administer this chapter. (b) It is unlawful for the Commissioner or an officer, employee, or designee of the Commissioner
to use for personal benefit or the benefit of others records or other information
obtained by or filed with the Commissioner that are not public under subsection 5607(b) of this title. This chapter does not authorize the Commissioner or an officer, employee, or designee
of the Commissioner to disclose the record or information, except in accordance with
section 5602, subsection 5607(c), or section 5608 of this title. (c) This chapter does not create or diminish a privilege or exemption that exists at common
law, by statute or rule, or otherwise. (d) The Commissioner may develop and implement financial services education initiatives
to inform the public about financial services, with particular emphasis on the prevention
and detection of securities, banking, and insurance fraud. In developing and implementing
these initiatives, the Commissioner may collaborate with public and nonprofit organizations
with an interest in financial services education. The Commissioner may accept a grant
or donation from a person or from a nonprofit organization, regardless of whether
the person or organization is affiliated with the financial services industry, to
develop and implement financial services education initiatives. This subsection does
not authorize the Commissioner to require participation or monetary contributions
of a registrant in financial services education program. (e) [Repealed.] (Added 2005, No. 11, § 1, eff. July 1, 2006; amended 2011, No. 21, § 12; 2019, No. 57, § 17.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 5601
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 5601 cover?
Section 5601 ("Administration") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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 Vermont § 5601?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 5601" (Vermont). 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 Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 5601 apply to my situation?
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