Ask if the law or regulation specifically empowers them to shut down the stand or merely issue tickets for violations, especially a first violation.

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In 2010, New Jersey became the first state charged by the SEC for securities violations for fraudulent bond offerings.

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For his part, Medvedev was first to instruct election authorities to look into reports of violations, but insisted the election was free and democratic.

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First, Dodd-Frank offers time-tested financial incentives and protections for knowledgeable insiders who report serious securities law violations.

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