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MI HB4305

Bill

Status

Passed

10/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Bronna Kahle

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Michigan Invests Locally exemption" allowing Michigan-incorporated or resident issuers to offer securities without registration if they comply with specific requirements, including filing a notice and $100 fee with the administrator at least 10 days before offering.

  • Limits intrastate offerings to $1 million (without audited financials) or $2 million (with audited financials) in aggregate, minus amounts raised in the prior 12 months, and restricts non-accredited investors to $10,000 maximum investments.

  • Requires issuers to provide prospective purchasers with detailed disclosure statements covering business description, management, use of proceeds, litigation history, and prominent risk warnings; purchasers must sign written certifications acknowledging the high-risk, illiquid nature of securities.

  • Mandates funds be held in escrow by Michigan banks and released only when minimum target offering amount is reached within specified timeframe; prohibits resale outside Michigan within 6 months or the investment agreement becomes void.

  • Requires issuers to file quarterly reports with compensation details and financial condition analysis until securities are no longer outstanding, and exempts compliant website operators from broker-dealer registration requirements.

Legislative Description

Trade; securities; exemption from registration of certain securities issued by Michigan companies; revise. Amends secs. 202a & 451 of 2008 PA 551 (MCL 451.2202a & 451.2451).

State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs

Last Action

Filed With Secretary Of State 10/30/2017 @ 3:26 Pm

10/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Commerce5/23/2017
Commerce And Trade3/2/2017

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