The purpose and effect is to amend the existing rules to incorporate by reference the current versions of forms and other materials incorporated by reference, to make a violation of SEC Rule 17a-14 (17 C.F.R. §240.17a-14) a prohibited business ...  

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    DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

    Securities

    RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

    69W-600.001Application for Registration as a Dealer (FINRA)

    69W-600.0012Application for Registration as a Dealer (Non-FINRA)

    69W-600.0013Application for Registration as an Issuer/Dealer

    69W-600.0016Application for Registration as an Investment Adviser (State Registered)

    69W-600.0017Notice-Filing for Federal Covered Advisers

    69W-600.002Application for Registration as Associated Person (FINRA Dealer)

    69W-600.0022Application for Registration as an Associated Person (Non-FINRA Dealer)

    69W-600.0023Application for Registration as an Associated Person (Issuer/Dealer)

    69W-600.0024Application for Registration as an Associated Person (Investment Adviser and Federal Covered Advisor)

    69W-600.013Prohibited Business Practices for Dealers and Their Associated Persons

    69W-600.0131Prohibited Business Practices for Investment Advisers and Their Associated Persons

    69W-600.0132Custody Requirements for Investment Advisers

    69W-600.014Books and Records Requirements

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect is to amend the existing rules to incorporate by reference the current versions of forms and other materials incorporated by reference, to make a violation of SEC Rule 17a-14 (17 C.F.R. §240.17a-14) a prohibited business practice for dealers, to replace the terms “representative” and “investment adviser representative” with the terms “associated person” and “investment adviser associated person” for consistency, to clarify the grandfathering provisions of the exam requirements for the registration of investment advisers and their associated persons.

    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Securities Regulation.

    RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 517.03(1), 517.12, 517.1201, 517.121, 517.1215, 517.1217, FS.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 517.081, 517.12, 517.1201, 517.121, 517.1215, 517.1217, 517.161, FS.

    IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Ryann White, Division of Securities, (850)410-9803, Ryann.White@flofr.com

    THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.