# N.J. Stat. § 49:3-54: False, misleading statements

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T49_C3_S3-54

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 49:3-54
- **Heading:** False, misleading statements
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 49 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-54

## Text

7. It is unlawful for any person to make or cause to be made, in any document filed with the bureau or in any proceeding, investigation or examination conducted under this act, any statement which is, at the time and in the light of the circumstances under which it is made, false or misleading in any material respect. L.1967,c.93,s.7; amended 1997, c.276, s.7.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 49:3-47 Title amended; "act" defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T49_C3_S3-47.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 49:3-49 Definitions relative to Uniform Securities Law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T49_C3_S3-49.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 49:3-50 Exemptions of certain securities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T49_C3_S3-50.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 49:3-51 Applicability of act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T49_C3_S3-51.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 49:3-52 Unlawful activities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T49_C3_S3-52.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 49:3-52.1 Prohibitions relative to securities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T49_C3_S3-52.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 49:3-52.2 Sales of securities, misleading use of senior-specific certifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T49_C3_S3-52.2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 49:3-53 Prohibited practices relative to investment adviser.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T49_C3_S3-53.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 49:3-54 False, misleading statements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T49_C3_S3-54.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 49:3-55 Determination of validity of filed document.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T49_C3_S3-55.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 49:3-56 Registration required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T49_C3_S3-56.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 49:3-57 Obtaining initial, renewal registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T49_C3_S3-57.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 49:3-58 Denial, suspension, revocation of registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T49_C3_S3-58.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 49:3-59 Maintenance of records, examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T49_C3_S3-59.md)

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