North Dakota law
Securities & Finance Laws in North Dakota.
Federal securities law ('33 Act, '34 Act, '40 Act) is administered by the SEC. North Dakota supplements with the North Dakota Securities Act (N.D. Cent. Code Chapter 10-04), administered by the North Dakota Securities Department. The Act governs registration of securities (where not federally preempted), broker-dealers, investment advisers, and agents, and provides state anti-fraud remedies.
Last verified: 2026-04-17
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Key North Dakota Statutes
Governs registration of securities and of broker-dealers, investment advisers, and agents.
Prohibits schemes to defraud, material misstatements or omissions, and fraudulent or deceitful practices in connection with securities transactions.
Buyers of securities sold in violation of the Act may sue for rescission or damages.
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