District of Columbia § 31-5602.06 Power of inspection, examination and audit.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 31-5602.06 — Power of inspection, examination and audit.

District of Columbia § 31-5602.06

Title 31Insurance and Securities.

Ch. 56Securities.

Subch. IIBroker-Dealers, Agents, Investment Advisers and Investment Adviser Representatives.

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D.C. Code § 31-5602.06 (2026).

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(a)The Commissioner may, in a manner reasonable under the circumstances, examine, audit, or inspect the books and records, within or without the District, of a licensed broker-dealer, agent, investment adviser, or investment adviser representative as the Commissioner considers necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors or to determine compliance with this chapter. All licensed broker-dealers, agents, and investment advisers shall make their books and records available to the Commissioner in legible form.

(b)The Commissioner may copy records, or require a licensed person to copy records and provide the copies to the Commissioner, to the extent and in a manner reasonable under the circumstances.

(c)The Commissioner may impose a reasonable fee for

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(a) The Commissioner may, in a manner reasonable under the circumstances, examine, audit, or inspect the books and records, within or without the District, of a licensed broker-dealer, agent, investment adviser, or investment adviser representative as the Commissioner considers necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors or to determine compliance with this chapter. All licensed broker-dealers, agents, and investment advisers shall make their books and records available to the Commissioner in legible form.

(b) The Commissioner may copy records, or require a licensed person to copy records and provide the copies to the Commissioner, to the extent and in a manner reasonable under the circumstances.

(c) The Commissioner may impose a reasonable fee for the expense of conducting an examination, inspection, or audit under this section.

(d) For the purpose of avoiding unnecessary duplication of examinations, the Commissioner may cooperate with the securities administrators of other states, the Securities and Exchange Commission, or any self-regulatory organization.