Description: While not solely focused on investors, this Act outlines corporate governance standards for companies doing business in Maine, affecting shareholder rights and responsibilities.

Scope: It sets out the rights of investors in relation to corporate governance, covering topics like voting rights, dividend distributions, and board of director structures.

Description: Allows Maine-based startups to raise funds through online crowdfunding platforms, providing a regulatory framework for equity crowdfunding while maintaining investor protections.

Scope: Provides an alternative funding route for startups and small businesses while setting limits on the amount individual investors can contribute and ensuring transparent disclosures from businesses seeking investment.

Description: Governs investment advisers and their interactions with clients in Maine. It mandates registration for advisers and sets standards for client interactions and disclosure practices.

Scope: The Act ensures that investment advisers act in their clients’ best interests by avoiding conflicts of interest and providing proper advice tailored to individual investment goals.

Description: This regulation outlines the specifics of securities registration and certain exemptions that can apply for smaller offerings and private placements.

Scope: Designed to reduce regulatory burdens for certain types of offerings, such as small and local businesses seeking to raise capital, while ensuring that adequate investor protection measures are still in place.

Description: Implements uniform standards for securities registration and transactions in Maine to protect investors.

Scope: This act brings Maine's securities laws in line with national standards and sets forth guidelines to detect and prevent securities fraud. It mandates registration for securities and professionals offering investment services, and includes provisions for fraud detection.

Description: Provides comprehensive regulatory authority over securities within the state. It regulates securities offerings, broker-dealers, investment advisers, and other professionals to protect investors from fraud and unfair practices.

Scope: It is intended to ensure that investors have access to accurate, truthful information when making investment decisions, including regulations for the registration of securities and proper disclosure.