N.J. Admin. Code § 13:47A-10.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:47A-10.3 - Registration by Qualification

(a) A person who seeks to register a security by Qualification shall file with the Bureau the following documents and information:

1. A completed application Form U-1, Uniform Application to Register Securities, which shall be accompanied by the following:

i. The New Jersey Addendum, incorporated herein by reference as Appendix A;

ii. One copy of an executed Registration Statement which complies with Securities and Exchange Commission Form S-1, together with all exhibits or if permitted by the Bureau any other appropriate official form issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission;

iii. Three copies of the prospectus whether or not such prospectus was printed as a separate document;

iv. One copy of the Underwriting agreement, agreement among underwriters and selected dealers agreement or similar agreements between the broker-dealer and the person owning the securities to be sold;

v. One copy of the indenture, if applicable;

vi. One copy of the issuer's charter or articles of incorporation, or if the issuer is not a corporation the similar relevant document, as amended to date;

vii. One copy of the issuer's by-laws as amended to date;

viii. One copy of the signed, unqualified, and unconditional opinion of counsel as to the legality of the security being registered, with a certified English translation if it is in a foreign language, which states that the security, when issued will be legally issued, fully paid, and nonassessable, and, if a debt security, is a binding obligation of the issuer; and if the issuer is a partnership, association or trust, whether the purchasers will be liable for the obligations of the partnership;

ix. One copy of a specimen of the security or if not applicable a copy of the document that represents the interest to be sold and the rights of the parties involved;

x. An irrevocable consent appointing the Chief of the Bureau agent for service of process, executed by the issuer on Form U-2, Uniform Consent to Service of Process, and, if the issuer is a corporation, a corporate resolution executed by the secretary of that corporation on Form U-2A, Uniform Corporate Resolution;

xi. One copy of each pamphlet, circular, form letter, advertisement, or other sales literature intended as of the effective date to be used in connection with the offering;

xii. Any other document or information requested by the Bureau;

xiii. A check or money order payable to the New Jersey Bureau of Securities, in the amount of $ 5,000, for each registration statement filed with the Bureau, the Bureau may require the applicant to submit a money order or certified check in appropriate instances;

xiv. If the securities are being offered and sold by or through a broker-dealer the identity of the broker-dealer who will offer and/or sell the securities in or from the State of New Jersey and a statement that such broker-dealer is registered with the Bureau pursuant to N.J.S.A. 49:3-56(a);

xv. If the securities are being offered and sold directly by the issuer in or from the State of New Jersey through any bona fide officer, director or employee, the name of such officer, director or employee and a statement that the issuer is relying on an exemption from agent registration for such officer, director or employee or that such officer, director or employee is registered with the Bureau as an agent; and

xvi. If a registration statement has not been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, then those references to the Securities and Exchange Commission contained in Form U-1 shall be inapplicable.

2. Any document filed with the Bureau within three years preceding the filing of a registration statement may be incorporated by reference pursuant to N.J.S.A. 49:3-62(d). The applicant shall clearly identify in the reference the name of the document, the name of the application (for example, issuer, broker-dealer, investment advisor), the Bureau file number, date of filing and the fact that no amendments have been made in such documents since the last amendment filed with the Bureau.

3. All documents filed pursuant to this section must be legible, securely bound and on paper no larger than 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches.

(b) An application for registration by Qualification shall become effective with the Bureau when the Bureau so orders provided no order has been issued pursuant to N.J.S.A. 49:3-64.

(c) The Bureau may require that the registration by Qualification be subject to one or more of the following conditions.

i. A prospectus containing any designated part of the information specified in the Registration Statement be sent or given to each person to whom an offer is made before or concurrently with:

(1) The first written offer made to such person (otherwise than by means of a public advertisement) by or for the account of the issuer or any other person on whose behalf the offering is being made, or by an underwriter or broker-dealer who is offering part of an unsold allotment or subscription taken by him as a participant in the distribution;

(2) The confirmation of any sale made by or for the account of any such person;

(3) Payment pursuant to any such sale; or

(4) Delivery of the security pursuant to any such sale, whichever first occurs;

ii. That any security issued within the past three years or to be issued to a promoter for a consideration substantially different from the public offering price, or to any person for a consideration other than cash, be deposited in escrow. The Bureau may determine the terms and conditions of any escrow required hereunder but shall not reject a depository solely because of location in another state;

iii. That the proceeds from the sale of the registered security in this State be deposited in escrow until the issuer receives a specified amount from the sale of the security either in this State or elsewhere. The Bureau may determine the terms and conditions of any escrow required hereunder, but shall not reject a depository solely because of location in another State; and/or

iv. That any security registered by qualification be sold only on a specified form of subscription or sale contract, and that a signed or conformed copy of each contract be filed with the bureau or preserved for any period up to three years as specified by the Bureau.

(d) The following post effective requirements shall be complied with by applicant whose securities have been registered with the Bureau by Qualification:

1. Three copies of the final prospectus shall be filed with the Bureau no later than one business day after such prospectus was available or was distributed to the public whichever occurs first;

2. The registrant shall file a post-effective amendment with the Bureau whenever there occurs any material change in the information contained in the Registration Statement;

3. Post-effective amendments filed with the Bureau will become effective when the Bureau so orders; and

4. No offers or sales may be made or any prospectus distributed during the time the post effective amendment is pending.

(e) An application for registration may be withdrawn prior to effectiveness only in the discretion of the Bureau Chief, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 49:3-62(g), provided that the Bureau has completed its review of the application and no action is contemplated under N.J.S.A. 49:3-64 or 69. The applicant may request withdrawal by stating the reason for such request, that none of the securities have been offered or sold in or from the State of New Jersey and that both the issuer and the underwriter concur in such request.

(f) Pursuant to N.J.S.A N.J.S.A. 49:3-62(g), a registration statement may not be withdrawn within one year of its effectiveness with the Bureau if any securities of the same class which was registered remain outstanding.

(g) A preliminary prospectus may be distributed after the filing with the Bureau of an application for registration by Qualification and before its effectiveness if such distribution is made for informational purposes only and provided such distribution also complies with Federal securities law. The telephone number of a broker-dealer or issuer may not be displayed prominently on the front cover or inside cover or back cover page of a prospectus or preliminary prospectus unless such broker-dealer or issuer has complied with the registration requirements of N.J.S.A. 49:3-47 et seq.

(h) Securities registered by Qualification may in the discretion of the Bureau be deregistered under any of the following conditions:

i. An exemption is or has become available pursuant to N.J.S.A. 49:3-50(a);

ii. The securities will not be sold; or

iii. For good cause shown.

(i) An application for registration by Qualification may be deemed by the Bureau to be abandoned under any of the following circumstances:

i. The applicant has not responded for more than 30 days to a request from the Bureau for information concerning the offering; or

ii. The application has been on file with the Bureau for more than 12 months and has been inactive for more than two months.

(j) Shelf registration may be pernnitted only in the discretion of the Bureau. Generally, shelf registrations will not be permitted unless the securities have been registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In the case of "shelf" registrations, the initial filing with the Bureau shall cover the first takedown. Subsequent takedowns may be registered by filing Form U-1, Uniform Application to Register Securities, together with any supplements or amendments to the registration statement, and a filing fee in the amount of $ 5,000 for each registration statement filed with the Bureau. The subsequent filing will be expedited, provided the filing makes a clear reference to the original shelf filing by giving the name of the issuer, the securities registered, the New Jersey registration number, and the effective date of the prior registration. Subsequent takedowns which comply with the foregoing shall become effective upon notice by the filing of a supplement or an amendment to the registration statement.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:47A-10.3

Amended by 51 N.J.R. 1467(a), effective 9/16/2019

Amended by 56 N.J.R. 1986(a), effective 10/7/2024