Mississippi law
Securities & Finance Laws in Mississippi.
Federal securities law ('33 Act, '34 Act, '40 Act) is administered by the SEC. Mississippi supplements with the Mississippi Securities Act (administered by the Secretary of State's Securities Division), which governs state registration of securities, broker-dealers, investment advisers, and agents, and provides state civil and criminal remedies for fraud. Mississippi is an NSMIA-preempted state for federally covered securities but retains notice-filing authority.
Last verified: 2026-04-17
State law
Key Mississippi Statutes
Governs registration of securities offered or sold in Mississippi (unless federally covered) and registration of broker-dealers, investment advisers, and agents. Contains anti-fraud provisions.
Prohibits schemes to defraud, material misstatements or omissions, and fraudulent or deceitful practices in connection with the offer or sale of securities.
Buyers of securities sold in violation of the Act may sue for rescission or damages. Subject to statute of limitations (2 years from discovery, 5 years from violation).
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