FL S0814

Creates a new notice filing requirement for branch offices of securities dealers and investment advisers, replacing the previous registration system with a simpler notification process effective October 1, 2013.

Establishes a $100 filing fee per branch office, with annual renewal fees of $100 and late reinstatement fees of $100, with all fees becoming state revenue except those allocated to the Securities Guaranty Fund until statutory limits are satisfied.

Permits the Office of Financial Regulation to summarily suspend branch office notice filings if required information is not provided within 30 days of written request, and to revoke filings if information is not submitted within 90 days.

Allows revocation of branch office notice filings if payments are made with dishonored checks or electronic fund transfers and permits termination of filings by filing notice with the office.

Conforms related statutes (517.1205, 517.121, 517.161, 517.1611, and 517.211) to eliminate references to branch office registration and replace them with notice filing requirements.