On July 10, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted rules eliminating the prohibition on general solicitation and general advertising and disqualifying felons and other “bad actors” from Rule 506 offerings. The rules became effective on September 23, 2013. NASAA has prepared the following FAQ that addresses certain issues relating to the General Solicitation Rules and Bad Actor Rules. 

For details, see: Disqualification of Bad Actors from Regulation D Offerings and the Lifting of the Ban on General Solicitation