Montana Code Annotated 2023

TITLE 30. TRADE AND COMMERCE

CHAPTER 10. SECURITIES REGULATION

Part 3. Offenses, Penalties, and Immunities

Unlawful Representation Concerning Registration Or Exemption

30-10-303. Unlawful representation concerning registration or exemption. (1) The fact that an application for registration under 30-10-201(6), a notice filing under 30-10-211 or 30-10-327, or a registration statement under 30-10-203, 30-10-204, or 30-10-205 has been filed or the fact that a person or security is effectively registered or a complete notice filing has been made does not constitute a finding by the commissioner that any document filed under parts 1 through 3 of this chapter is true, complete, and not misleading.

(2) The fact that an application for registration or a notice filing has been filed or a person or security is effectively registered or a complete notice filing has been made as provided in subsection (1) or the fact that an exemption or exception is available for a person, security, or transaction does not mean that the commissioner has passed in any way upon the merits of, qualifications of, or recommended or given approval to, any person, security, or transaction. It is unlawful to make or cause to be made to any prospective purchaser, customer, or client any representation inconsistent with this section.

History: En. Sec. 18, Ch. 251, L. 1961; R.C.M. 1947, 15-2018; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 351, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 533, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 286, L. 2013; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 318, L. 2015.