Maine § 32 §16306 Denial, suspension and revocation of securities registration

Maine Statutes

§ 32 §16306 — Denial, suspension and revocation of securities registration

Maine § 32 §16306

Title 32PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Ch. 135MAINE UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT

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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 32 §16306 (2026).

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1.Stop orders. The administrator may issue a stop order denying effectiveness to, or suspending or revoking the effectiveness of, a registration statement if the administrator finds that the order is in the public interest and that:

2.Standards under subsection 1, paragraph G. For purposes of promoting uniformity in the application of subsection 1, paragraph G, the administrator may take into consideration, among other factors, any relevant rules promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission and by the administrators in other jurisdictions.

3.Institution of stop order. The administrator may not institute a stop order proceeding against an effective registration statement on the basis of conduct or a transaction known to the administrator when the registration statement became ef

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1.
Stop orders.
The administrator may issue a stop order denying effectiveness to, or suspending or revoking the effectiveness of, a registration statement if the administrator finds that the order is in the public interest and that:
2.
Standards under subsection 1, paragraph G.
For purposes of promoting uniformity in the application of subsection 1, paragraph G, the administrator may take into consideration, among other factors, any relevant rules promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission and by the administrators in other jurisdictions.
3.
Institution of stop order.
The administrator may not institute a stop order proceeding against an effective registration statement on the basis of conduct or a transaction known to the administrator when the registration statement became effective unless the proceeding is instituted within 30 days after the registration statement became effective.
4.
Summary process.
The administrator may summarily revoke, deny, postpone or suspend the effectiveness of a registration statement pending final determination of an administrative proceeding. Upon the issuance of the order, the administrator shall promptly notify each person specified in subsection 5 that the order has been issued, the reasons for the revocation, denial, postponement or suspension and that within 15 days after the receipt of a request in a record from the person the matter will be scheduled for a hearing. If a hearing is not requested and none is ordered by the administrator, within 30 days after the date of service of the order, the order becomes final. If a hearing is requested or ordered, the administrator, after notice of and opportunity for hearing for each person subject to the order, may modify or vacate the order or extend the order until final determination.
5.
Procedural requirements for stop order.
A stop order may not be issued under this section without:
6.
Modification or vacation of stop order.
The administrator may modify or vacate a stop order issued under this section if the administrator finds that the conditions that caused its issuance have changed or that it is necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors.
7.
Appointment of presiding officer.
For purposes of any hearing conducted pursuant to this section, the administrator may appoint a qualified person to preside at the hearing and to make proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law. The responsibility for the entry of the final findings of fact and conclusions of law and for the issuance of any final order remains with the administrator.