Section 1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the “U.S. Territories Investor Protection Act of 2017”.
U.S. Territories Investor Protection Act of 2017
AN ACT
To amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to terminate an exemption for companies located in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and any other possession of the United States.
Sec. 2 Termination of exemption
by striking paragraph (1); and
by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (5) as paragraphs (1) through (4), respectively.
Effective date and safe harbor—
Effective date— Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.
Safe harbor— With respect to a company that is exempt under section 6(a)(1) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a–6(a)(1)) on the day before the date of enactment of this Act, the amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act.
Extension of safe harbor— The Securities and Exchange Commission, by rule or regulation upon its own motion, or by order upon application, may conditionally or unconditionally, under section 6(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a–6(c)), further delay the effective date for a company described in paragraph (2) for a maximum of 3 years following the initial 3-year period if, before the end of the initial 3-year period, the Commission determines that such a rule, regulation, motion, or order is necessary or appropriate in the public interest and for the protection of investors.