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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
It is unlawful for a broker-dealer, salesperson, investment adviser, or investment adviser representative knowingly to effect or cause to be effected, with or for a customer's account, transactions of purchase or sale (1) that are excessive in size or frequency in view of the financial resources and character of the account and (2) that are effected because the broker-dealer, salesperson, investment adviser, or investment adviser representative is vested with discretionary power or is able by reason of the customer's trust and confidence to influence the volume and frequency of the trades.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 21. Securities and Investments § 21.20.035. Unlawful purchases or sales for customer's account - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-21-securities-and-investments/wa-rev-code-21-20-035/
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