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MI HB5429
Bill
Status
3/26/2014
Primary Sponsor
Nancy Jenkins-Arno
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AI Summary
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Removes requirement that escrow accounts for intrastate securities offerings must be held at banks or depositories located in Michigan, allowing any bank or depository institution.
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Establishes the "Michigan Invests Locally" exemption for intrastate securities offerings by Michigan-incorporated entities to Michigan residents, with aggregate offering limits of $1-2 million depending on financial statement availability.
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Requires issuers to file notice with state administrator at least 10 days before offering, including disclosure statement with issuer information, business plan, management details, and risk warnings.
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Limits individual investments to $10,000 unless purchaser is an accredited investor; requires 9-month resale restriction to non-residents or investment agreement becomes void.
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Mandates quarterly reporting to purchasers on issuer finances and management compensation; establishes $100 filing fee and allows website-based offerings with specific operational requirements.
Legislative Description
Trade; securities; escrow of purchaser funds in intrastate offering; revise requirements. Amends sec. 202a of 2008 PA 551 (MCL 451.2202a).
Financial institutions, generally
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 03/27/2014
3/27/2014