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BISMARCK, ND  (June 17, 2020) –  The Securities Department is issuing this notice to inform franchisors and their counsel that the Department will be following the guidance recently issued by the NASAA Franchise Project Group regarding historical financial performance representations (“FPRs”) in light of the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted many franchise systems.

In the Matter of: Electronic Filing of Securities Registration Applications, Notice Filings, and Exemption Filings.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 8, 2020) – The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) today announced the availability of a new publication designed to improve the quality of franchise disclosures.

The 366-page Franchise Disclosure Document Handbook: A Resource Guide for Preparing a Franchise Disclosure Document is a compilation of the various rules, commentaries, and guidance from the Federal Trade Commission and NASAA governing the preparation of Franchise Disclosure Documents.

***PLEASE NOTE:  THIS ORDER HAS BEEN REVISED EFFECTIVE JUNE 8, 2020***

In the Matter of: Electronic Filing of Securities Registration Applications, Notice Filings, and Exemption Filings.

ORDER MANDATING ELECTRONIC FILINGS

Bismarck ND –  Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, securities regulators continue to urge investors to be on guard against an anticipated surge of fraudulent investment schemes.

Bismarck ND –  Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, securities regulators continue to urge investors to be on guard against an anticipated surge of fraudulent investment schemes.