FL H0783

Replaces branch office registration requirement with a notice-filing system requiring dealers and investment advisers to file a form with the Office of Financial Regulation instead of full registration.

Establishes a $100 filing fee for each branch office notice filing, with annual renewal fees of $100 and late reinstatement fees of $100.

Creates procedures for suspension and revocation of branch office notice filings, including summary suspension if required information is not provided within 30 days and automatic revocation if information is not submitted within 90 days.

Authorizes the Financial Services Commission to adopt rules for electronic filing procedures and allows use of uniform forms approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Effective October 1, 2013, making conforming changes to related securities registration statutes to reference the new notice-filing system for branch offices.