§ 7-11-211. Inspection power.
(a) Without previous notice, the director may examine or investigate in a manner reasonable under the circumstances the records, within or without this state, of a broker-dealer, sales representative, investment adviser, or investment adviser representative licensed by the state or entitled to an exemption from licensing as well as any person who may be acting as a broker, dealer, sales representative, investment adviser, or investment adviser representative without a license or exemption to engage in such activity(ies) in order to determine compliance with this chapter. Broker-dealers, sales representatives, investment advisers, and investment adviser representatives must make their records available to the director in legible form.
(b) The director may copy records or require a licensed person to copy records and provide the copies to the director to the extent and in a manner reasonable under these circumstances.
(c) The director may impose a reasonable fee for the expense of conducting an examination or an investigation under this section.
(d) Upon receipt of a report or complaint, the director may conduct an inspection to determine whether any violation or unlicensed activity has occurred.
History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 460, § 2; P.L. 2001, ch. 190, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships
Chapter 7-11 - Rhode Island Uniform Securities Act
Section 7-11-201. - Broker-dealer and sales representative licensing.
Section 7-11-202. - Exempt broker-dealers and sales representatives.
Section 7-11-203. - Investment adviser and investment adviser representative licensing.
Section 7-11-204. - Exempt investment advisers and investment adviser representatives.
Section 7-11-205. - Application.
Section 7-11-206. - Licensing and notice fees; and filing requirements for federal covered advisers.
Section 7-11-207. - Examinations.
Section 7-11-208. - Licensing.
Section 7-11-209. - Post-licensing requirements.
Section 7-11-210. - Licensing of successor firms.
Section 7-11-211. - Inspection power.
Section 7-11-212. - Grounds for denial, suspension, and revocation.
Section 7-11-213. - Denial, suspension, or revocation on grounds of lack of qualification.
Section 7-11-214. - Withdrawal.
Section 7-11-215. - Custody of clients’ securities and funds.