# COMAR 02.02.04.05: COMAR 02.02.04.05. Recognized Securities Manuals

> Maryland · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_02_02_04_05

## Section

- **Citation:** COMAR 02.02.04.05
- **Heading:** COMAR 02.02.04.05. Recognized Securities Manuals
- **Jurisdiction:** Maryland
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Code of Maryland Regulations / Title 02 OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL / Subtitle 02 DIVISION OF SECURITIES / Chapter 04 Exemption from Registration Regulations / COMAR 02.02.04.05

## Text

A. The following publications are designated recognized securities manuals for purposes of the Maryland Securities Act, Corporations and Associations Article, §11-602(2), Annotated Code of Maryland :
(1) Mergent's Industrial Manual;
(2) Mergent's Transportation Manual;
(3) Mergent's Public Utility Manual;
(4) Mergent's Bank and Finance Manual; and
(5) Standard and Poor's Standard Corporation Descriptions.
B. This designation may be revoked if the Commissioner finds that the information provided in the manual has been so changed or insufficiently applied that the protection of investors contemplated by the exemption is no longer afforded.

## Nearby sections

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- [COMAR 02.02.04.05 COMAR 02.02.04.05. Recognized Securities Manuals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_02_02_04_05.md)
- [COMAR 02.02.04.06 COMAR 02.02.04.06. Designated Exchange Exemption](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_02_02_04_06.md)
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