17 CFR § 5.15 - Unlawful representations.

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title: "17 CFR § 5.15 - Unlawful representations."
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# 5.15 Unlawful representations.

It shall be unlawful for any person registered pursuant to the requirements of this part to represent or imply in any manner whatsoever that such person has been sponsored, recommended or approved, or that its abilities or qualifications have been reviewed or evaluated, by the Commission, the Federal government or any agency thereof.