S. 647 · 101st Congress · enacted
Securities Enforcement Remedies and Penny Stock Reform Act of 1990
Became Public Law No: 101-429.
Latest official action 1990-10-15 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
Securities Enforcement Remedies and Penny Stock Reform Act of 1990 - Title I: Amendments to the Securities Act of 1933 - Amends the Securities Act of 1933 to establish tiered civil money penalties for violations. Permits a court to prohibit violators from serving as officers and directors of securities-issuing entities. Authorizes the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to issue: (1) cease and desist orders; (2) temporary restraining orders; and (3) orders for accounting and disgorgement. Title II: Amendments to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 - Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to: (1) authorize a court to prohibit individuals from acting as officers or directors of securities-issuing entities if they have demonstrated a substantial unfitness to serve in that capacity; and (2) impose tiered civil money penalties for violations of such Act. Sets forth circumstances under which the SEC (or the appropriate regulatory agency) may: (1) impose tiered civil money penalties pursuant to administrative findings of violations of the Act; (2) enter an order requiring an accounting and disgorgement; (3) issue cease and desist orders; and (4) issue temporary restraining orders. Requires the SEC to establish regulations providing for the expeditious conduct of hearings and rendering of decisions in cease and desist order proceedings. Prohibits a registered transfer agent f…
Congressional Research Service · 1990-09-27
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