# D.C. Code § 31-5601.02: Purpose and coordination with federal law

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C56_S31-5601.02

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 31-5601.02
- **Heading:** Purpose and coordination with federal law
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 31 / Chapter 56 / § 31-5601.02

## Text

(a) The purpose of this chapter is to protect investors and maintain public confidence in securities markets while avoiding unreasonable burdens on participants in capital markets. This chapter is remedial in nature and is to be broadly construed to effectuate its purposes.
(b) This chapter and the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder shall be coordinated with the federal acts and statutes to which references are made in this chapter and the rules and regulations promulgated under those federal acts and statutes to the extent that coordination is consistent with both the purposes and the provisions of this chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 31-5601.01 § 31-5601.01. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C56_S31-5601.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-5601.02 § 31-5601.02. Purpose and coordination with federal law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C56_S31-5601.02.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-5602.01 § 31-5602.01. Licensing of broker-dealer and agent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C56_S31-5602.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-5602.02 § 31-5602.02. Licensing of investment adviser and investment adviser representative.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C56_S31-5602.02.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-5602.03 § 31-5602.03. License and notice filing procedure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C56_S31-5602.03.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-5602.04 § 31-5602.04. Post-licensing requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C56_S31-5602.04.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-5602.05 § 31-5602.05. Licensing of successor firms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C56_S31-5602.05.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-5602.06 § 31-5602.06. Power of inspection, examination and audit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C56_S31-5602.06.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-5602.07 § 31-5602.07. Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C56_S31-5602.07.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-5602.08 § 31-5602.08. Denial, suspension, or revocation on grounds of lack of qualification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C56_S31-5602.08.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-5602.09 § 31-5602.09. Withdrawal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C56_S31-5602.09.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-5602.10 § 31-5602.10. Limited registration of Canadian broker-dealers and agents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C56_S31-5602.10.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-5602.11 § 31-5602.11. Continuing education.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C56_S31-5602.11.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-5603.01 § 31-5603.01. Registration requirement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C56_S31-5603.01.md)

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