In New Hampshire, investors have rights and protections under numerous laws and regulations including:
The New Hampshire Securities Act is a state law that regulates the sale of securities in New Hampshire. It is administered by the New Hampshire Bureau of Securities Regulation, which is part of the New Hampshire Department of Banking.
The New Hampshire Securities Act is designed to protect investors from fraud and to ensure that investors have access to accurate information about the securities they are considering purchasing.
The New Hampshire Securities Act requires that all securities offered for sale in New Hampshire be registered with the Bureau of Securities Regulation, unless the securities or transactions are exempt. Exempt securities include:
Securities issued by the United States or the state of New Hampshire
Securities issued by certain non-profit organizations
Securities offered in certain private transactions
The New Hampshire Securities Act also requires that all broker-dealers, agents, and investment advisers who offer or sell securities in New Hampshire be registered with the Bureau of Securities Regulation.
Some of the key provisions of the New Hampshire Securities Act include:
Registration of securities: All securities offered for sale in New Hampshire must be registered with the Bureau of Securities Regulation, unless the securities or transactions are exempt.
Registration of broker-dealers, agents, and investment advisers: All broker-dealers, agents, and investment advisers who offer or sell securities in New Hampshire must be registered with the Bureau of Securities Regulation.
Anti-fraud provisions: The New Hampshire Securities Act prohibits fraud and other unfair practices in the sale of securities.
Enforcement: The Bureau of Securities Regulation is responsible for enforcing the New Hampshire Securities Act. The Bureau can investigate alleged violations of the law and take enforcement actions, such as issuing cease-and-desist orders and imposing fines.
You can learn more about the law by visiting the New Hampshire Department of Banking website, by contacting the Bureau of Securities Regulation, or by contacting out law firm.
In addition to the New Hampshire Securities Act, the below federal laws provide protections to New Hampshire investors: