Colorado Code § 11-51-405

Examinations and alternate qualifications
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(1) In the case of a license as a
broker-dealer, if the applicant is not registered as a broker-dealer under the federal "Securities
Exchange Act of 1934", the securities commissioner may by rule require the successful
completion of a standardized written examination by any individual who will have primary
responsibility to supervise any licensed sales representative of the broker-dealer. In the case of
an application for a license as a sales representative to act for a broker-dealer who is not
registered as a broker-dealer under the federal "Securities Exchange Act of 1934" or to act for an
issuer, the securities commissioner may by rule require the successful completion of a
standardized written examination by the applicant. Examinations may differ among classes of
applicants. Any examination may be administered by the securities commissioner or any person
the securities commissioner may designate.
(2) An applicant for a license as a broker-dealer or sales representative who is a licensed
real estate broker or salesperson pursuant to part 2 of article 10 of title 12 and whose securities
activities in this state are limited to trading in securities comprised of notes, bonds, or other
evidences of indebtedness secured by mortgages or deeds of trust upon real estate shall be
excused from any examination requirement under subsection (1) of this section.
(3) In the case of a license as an investment adviser representative, the securities
commissioner may by rule require the successful completion of one or more standardized written
examinations. Examinations may differ among classes of applicants. Any examination may be
administered by the securities commissioner or any person the securities commissioner may
designate.
(4) The securities commissioner may by rule designate other qualifications and
credentials that will be accepted in lieu of meeting the examination requirement set forth in
subsection (3) of this section.

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