Wyoming Administrative Code Agency 002 - Secretary of State
Here’s an overview of the Wyoming Administrative Code – Agency 002: Secretary of State, which encompasses a broad range of regulatory responsibilities under the Secretary of State’s office.
🏛️ Agency 002 Structure
Agency 002 is divided into multiple sub-agencies, each responsible for specific areas of regulation and oversight. Key sub-agencies include:
Sub-Agency 0001: Article 9 Secured Transactions
Sub-Agency 0002: Central Filing System
Sub-Agency 0004: Business Entities
Sub-Agency 0005: Election Procedures
Sub-Agency 0006: Election Procedures & Voting System Certification
Sub-Agency 0017: Securities
Sub-Agency 0018: Special Election Districts
Sub-Agency 0019: Statutory Trust Act
Sub-Agency 0020: Trademark Act
Sub-Agency 0023: Registered Offices and Agents Act
Sub-Agency 0024: Business Entities
Sub-Agency 0025: Bucking Horse and Rider
Sub-Agency 0026: Digital Assets
Each sub-agency has its own set of chapters detailing specific rules and regulations pertinent to its area of responsibility.
📌 Key Areas of Regulation
1. Business Entities (Sub-Agencies 0004, 0024)
These sub-agencies regulate the formation, operation, and dissolution of various business entities in Wyoming, including corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), partnerships, and statutory trusts. They provide guidelines on:
Name registration
Filing requirements
Annual reporting
Fees associated with business entities
2. Securities (Sub-Agency 0017)
This sub-agency oversees the regulation of securities within the state, ensuring compliance with the Uniform Securities Act. It includes rules on:
Registration of securities and brokers
Exemptions
Enforcement actions
3. Election Procedures (Sub-Agency 0005)
Responsible for the administration of elections in Wyoming, this sub-agency's regulations cover:
Voter registration
Candidate qualifications
Campaign finance
Election procedures and voting system certification
4. Registered Offices and Agents Act (Sub-Agency 0023)
This sub-agency sets forth rules regarding the appointment and duties of registered agents for business entities, including:
Appointment procedures
Duties of registered agents
Service of process
Commercial registered agents
5. Digital Assets (Sub-Agency 0026)
This emerging sub-agency addresses the regulation of digital assets in Wyoming, providing clarity on:
Definitions of digital assets
Regulatory requirements for businesses dealing with digital assets
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