1. A. Terms Defined. For purposes of the Maryland Securities Act, Corporations and Associations Article, §11-409, Annotated Code of Maryland, and this regulation, the terms “net capital” and “aggregate indebtedness” have the meanings stated in 17 CFR §240.15c3-1 (SEC Rule 15c3-1, Net Capital Requirements for Brokers and Dealers), which is incorporated by reference.
2. B. Broker-Dealers Subject to §15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. A broker-dealer that is registered in Maryland and that is subject to §15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 shall maintain the net capital required by 17 CFR §240.15c3-1 (SEC Rule 15c3-1 Net Capital Requirements for Brokers and Dealers), which is incorporated by reference.

3. C. Broker-Dealers Not Subject to §15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

   1. (1) A broker-dealer that is registered in Maryland and that is not subject to §15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 shall:

      1. (a) Maintain a net capital of not less than $15,000; and
      2. (b) Not permit its aggregate indebtedness to exceed 2000 percent of its net capital.
   2. (2) A registered broker-dealer that deals exclusively in securities exempt under the Maryland Securities Act, Corporations and Associations Article, §11-601(1) or (2), Annotated Code of Maryland, is exempt from the requirement of §C(1)(b) of this regulation.
4. D. Exemption. The Commissioner by order may exempt a registered broker-dealer from the requirements of this regulation.

Authority: Corporations and Associations Article, §11-203, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: June 1, 19652

Regulations .01—.06 and new Regulations .01—.10 adopted effective January 17, 1994 (21:1 Md. R. 26)

Regulation .01B, D amended effective June 15, 1998 (25:12 Md. R. 944)

Regulation .04B, D amended effective June 15, 1998 (25:12 Md. R. 944)

Regulation .08B, C amended effective June 15, 1998 (25:12 Md. R. 944)