Description: Regulates investment advisers and firms providing financial advisory services to ensure they act in their clients' best interests, without conflicts of interest or fraudulent practices.

Scope: Requires registration and licensing for investment advisers, providing protection for investors by ensuring advisory services are conducted ethically and transparently. 

Description: Offers an exemption for local businesses to raise funds through crowdfunding platforms while offering some flexibility from typical securities registration rules.

Scope: This regulation facilitates the raising of capital for startups by defining the conditions under which crowdfunding can take place in Maryland. It ensures that both investors and businesses comply with necessary disclosure and investment limits to prevent abuses.

Description: Provides guidelines for the corporate governance of companies doing business in Maryland, focusing on transparency, shareholder rights, and the duties of corporate officers.

Scope: Establishes best practices for corporate management, emphasizing shareholder engagement, accountability, and ethical operations within publicly held companies. This also helps in safeguarding investors' interests by requiring fair treatment and disclosure.

Description: The regulations support the Maryland Securities Act by outlining the specific requirements for registration, reporting, and disclosure by securities issuers and professionals, such as brokers and dealers.

Scope: These regulations offer more detailed guidance on complying with the Securities Act, covering areas such as anti-fraud provisions, disclosures for securities offerings, and enforcement procedures. The regulations ensure that investors are provided with essential information before making investment decisions.

Description: Governs the registration and offering of securities within the state. Its purpose is to protect investors from fraud, misrepresentation, and unlawful sales practices in securities transactions.

Scope: The Act regulates the issuance and sale of securities, providing guidelines for issuers, brokers, and investment advisers. It aims to maintain the integrity of Maryland's securities markets and ensure that investors are informed and protected from fraudulent schemes.