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Securities & Finance Laws in New Jersey.

Federal securities law ('33 Act, '34 Act, '40 Act) is administered by the SEC. New Jersey supplements with the New Jersey Uniform Securities Law (N.J.S.A. 49:3-47 et seq.), administered by the Bureau of Securities within the Division of Consumer Affairs. The Act governs registration of securities (where not federally preempted), broker-dealers, investment advisers, and agents, and provides state anti-fraud remedies. New Jersey's Bureau of Securities is among the more active state enforcement agencies.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Key New Jersey Statutes

New Jersey Uniform Securities LawN.J.S.A. 49:3-47 et seq.

Governs registration of securities and of broker-dealers, investment advisers, and agents.

Anti-Fraud ProvisionN.J.S.A. 49:3-52

Prohibits schemes to defraud, material misstatements or omissions, and fraudulent or deceitful practices in connection with securities transactions.

Civil LiabilityN.J.S.A. 49:3-71

Buyers of securities sold in violation of the Act may sue for rescission or damages. Subject to 2-year discovery / 5-year repose.

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NJ Bureau of Securities U.S. SEC

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