| 5.__Assistance to securities regulator of another |
jurisdiction.__At the request of the securities regulator of |
another state or a foreign jurisdiction, the administrator may |
provide assistance if the requesting regulator states that it is |
conducting an investigation to determine whether a person has |
violated, is violating or is about to violate a law or rule of |
the other state or foreign jurisdiction relating to securities |
matters that the requesting regulator administers or enforces. |
The administrator may provide the assistance by using the |
authority to investigate and the powers conferred by this section |
as the administrator determines is necessary or appropriate. The |
assistance may be provided without regard to whether the conduct |
described in the request would also constitute a violation of |
this chapter or other law of this State if occurring in this |
State. In deciding whether to provide the assistance, the |
administrator may consider whether the requesting regulator is |
permitted and has agreed to provide assistance reciprocally |
within its state or foreign jurisdiction to the administrator on |
securities matters when requested, whether compliance with the |
request would violate or prejudice the public policy of this |
State and the availability of resources and employees of the |
administrator to carry out the request for assistance. |