ND SB2083

Removes "Standard and Poor's" from the list of acceptable security listing sources and adds "OTCQX or OTCQB markets operated by OTC Markets Group Incorporated" as alternative listing venues for securities exemptions.

Adds requirement that securities must be limited to issuers organized under the laws of any U.S. state, territory, or insular possession.

Establishes filing fees for federal covered securities: unit investment trusts pay one-tenth of one percent of the first $750,000 and one-twentieth of one percent above that (minimum $125), while investment companies and unit investment trusts with indefinite dollar amounts pay $400.

Sets annual renewal fees for definite dollar amount filings at $100 and indefinite dollar amount filings at $125.

Clarifies that registration fees for broker-dealers, agents, investment advisers, and investment adviser representatives are nonrefundable even when applications are withdrawn with commissioner consent.