MCL - Index of Act 551 of 2008

NOTE: Dates reflect any modification to item, not necessarily a change in law.
Title Subject
Act 551 of 2008 UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT (2002) (451.2101 - 451.2703)
551-2008-1 ARTICLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS (451.2101...451.2105)
Section 451.2101 Short title.
Section 451.2102 Definitions; A to G.
Section 451.2102a Definitions; I.
Section 451.2102b Definitions; N to R.
Section 451.2102c Definitions; S.
Section 451.2103 Additional definitions.
Section 451.2104 Reference to agency or department.
Section 451.2105 Applicability of act.
551-2008-2 ARTICLE 2 EXEMPTIONS FROM REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES (451.2201...451.2204)
Section 451.2201 Securities exempt from MCL 451.2301 to 451.2306 and MCL 451.2504.
Section 451.2202 Securities exempt from MCL 451.2301 to 451.2306 and MCL 451.2504.
Section 451.2202a Offer or sale of security by issuer; exemption from MCL 451.2301 to 451.2306 and 451.2504; requirements; adjustment; report; limitations; rules; filing fee; website; violation; "controlling person" defined; exemption as "Michigan invests locally exemption."
Section 451.2203 Rule or order; exemptions and waivers.
Section 451.2204 Denial, suspension, revocation, condition, or limitation of exemption.
551-2008-3 ARTICLE 3 REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES AND NOTICE FILINGS OF FEDERAL COVERED SECURITIES (451.2301...451.2307)
Section 451.2301 Offer or sale of security; requirements.
Section 451.2302 Notice filing.
Section 451.2303 Securities registration by coordination.
Section 451.2304 Securities registration by qualification.
Section 451.2305 Registration statement; persons permitted to file; filing fee; information; incorporation by reference; nonissuer distribution; deposit of security in escrow; impoundment of proceeds; conditions; form of subscription or sale contract; duration of registration statement; reports; posteffective amendments.
Section 451.2306 Denying, suspending, or revoking effectiveness; stop order; publication of guidelines, rules, or orders; conditions prohibiting issuance of stop order; summary revocation, denial, postponement, or suspension of effectiveness; modifying or vacating stop order.
Section 451.2307 Waiver or modification of requirements of MCL 451.2302, 451.2303, and 451.2304(2), or certain requirements of MCL 451.2305(9).
551-2008-4 ARTICLE 4 BROKER-DEALERS, AGENTS, INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVES, AND FEDERAL COVERED INVESTMENT ADVISERS (451.2401...451.2413)
Section 451.2401 Broker-dealer registration; requirements; exemptions; limitation on employment or association; employment or association with certain individuals prohibited; rule or order.
Section 451.2402 Agent registration; requirements; exemptions; employment or association; acting as agent for more than 1 broker-dealer or issuer; exception.
Section 451.2403 Investment advisor registration; requirements; exemptions; employment or association with certain individuals prohibited; exception.
Section 451.2404 Investment advisor representative; registration; requirements; exemption; employment or association; transacting business for more than 1 investment adviser; referral fees.
Section 451.2405 Federal covered investment adviser; filing requirements; exceptions; notice; effectiveness of filing.
Section 451.2406 Registration by broker-dealer, agent, investment adviser, or investment adviser representative; application; fee; correcting amendment; effectiveness of registration; renewal; other conditions or waivers.
Section 451.2407 Succession or change in registration of broker-dealer or investment adviser; change in organization, name, or control.
Section 451.2408 Termination of employment or association of agent and investment adviser representative; notice; other employment or association; withdrawal of temporary registration; power of administrator to prevent transfer; cancellation or termination of registration or application; reinstatement.
Section 451.2409 Withdrawal of registration by broker-dealer, agent, investment adviser, or investment adviser representative.
Section 451.2410 Filing fees.
Section 451.2411 Financial requirements; reports; records; audits or inspections; custody and discretionary authority bond or insurance; furnishing information to clients; continuing education.
Section 451.2412 Denial, revocation, suspension, withdrawal, restriction, condition, or limitation of registration; discipline; examination; summary actions; liability of control person; limitation on proceeding.
Section 451.2413 Broker-dealer acting as finder; prohibited conduct.
551-2008-4A ARTICLE 4A MICHIGAN INVESTMENT MARKETS (451.2451...451.2469)
Section 451.2451 Definitions.
Section 451.2453 Transaction of business as Michigan investment market; registration required.
Section 451.2455 Michigan investment market; registration requirements.
Section 451.2457 Filing fees.
Section 451.2459 Records; examination or inspection; report.
Section 451.2461 Registration application; notice of filing; duties of administrator; factors to be considered; order; sanctions; discipline; proceeding.
Section 451.2463 Servicing; requirements.
Section 451.2465 Prohibited conduct.
Section 451.2467 Individual shown to be out-of-state resident; prima facie evidence of residency.
Section 451.2469 Rules; compliance with state or federal statute, rule, or regulation.
551-2008-5 ARTICLE 5 FRAUD AND LIABILITIES (451.2501...451.2510)
Section 451.2501 Unlawful conduct; fraud.
Section 451.2502 Investment advice or publications; prohibited conduct; rule or order.
Section 451.2503 Civil action or administrative proceeding; burden of proof.
Section 451.2504 Sales and advertising literature; filing.
Section 451.2505 Misleading filings.
Section 451.2506 Misrepresentations concerning registration or exemption.
Section 451.2507 Immunity from liability.
Section 451.2508 Violations; penalties.
Section 451.2509 Civil liability; joint and several liability; statute of limitations; violative contract; waiver prohibited; other rights or remedies.
Section 451.2510 Purchaser, seller, or recipient of investment advice; action prohibited; false representation; security as void; damages.
551-2008-5A ARTICLE 5A FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION (451.2531...451.2543)
Section 451.2531 Definitions.
Section 451.2533 Delayed disbursement; suspected or detected financial exploitation; expiration of delay; investigation; written notification; reporting; requirements
Section 451.2535 Access to compliance procedures; financial exploitation of vulnerable adults; limited authorization to extend delay; written report and notification; disclosure of identity; prohibition; exception; freedom of information act.
Section 451.2537 Access and availability of compliance records.
Section 451.2539 Disclosure of general status or final disposition.
Section 451.2541 Liability of broker-dealer or investment adviser.
Section 451.2543 Scope of article.
551-2008-6 ARTICLE 6 ADMINISTRATION AND JUDICIAL REVIEW (451.2601...451.2612)
Section 451.2601 Administration of act.
Section 451.2602 Investigation and subpoenas; powers and authority of administrator; failure to comply; privilege against self-incrimination; assistance to securities regulator of another jurisdiction.
Section 451.2603 Civil action; enforcement; authority of court; bond.
Section 451.2604 Enforcement; order and notice; procedure; final order; civil penalties; failure to comply; enforcement of order; petition; additional penalty.
Section 451.2605 Forms; orders; rules; financial statement; interpretative opinions; conduct of hearing.
Section 451.2606 Availability of filings to public.
Section 451.2607 Public records; confidentiality.
Section 451.2608 Uniformity and cooperation with other agencies.
Section 451.2609 Judicial review.
Section 451.2610 Applicability of sections; sales or offers to sell; purchases or offers to purchase; offer in this state; acceptance in this state; publications; radio, television, or electronic communication; prohibited or actionable conduct.
Section 451.2611 Service of process.
Section 451.2612 Severability clause.
551-2008-7 ARTICLE 7 TRANSITION (451.2701...451.2703)
Section 451.2701 Effective date.
Section 451.2702 Repeal of MCL 451.501 to 451.818.
Section 451.2703 Pending actions, prosecutions, or proceedings; predecessor act.