15 U.S.C. § 689n

Unlawful acts and omissions; breach of fiduciary duty

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(a) Parties deemed to commit a violation

Whenever any New Markets Venture Capital company violates any provision of this chapter, of a regulation issued under this chapter, or of a participation agreement entered into under this chapter, by reason of its failure to comply with its terms or by reason of its engaging in any act or practice that constitutes or will constitute a violation thereof, such violation shall also be deemed to be a violation and an unlawful act committed by any person who, directly or indirectly, authorizes, orders, participates in, causes, brings about, counsels, aids, or abets in the commission of any acts, practices, or transactions that constitute or will constitute, in whole or in part, such violation.

(b) Fiduciary duties

It shall be unlawful for any officer, director, employee, agent, or other participant in the management or conduct of the affairs of a New Markets Venture Capital company to engage in any act or practice, or to omit any act or practice, in breach of the person’s fiduciary duty as such officer, director, employee, agent, or participant if, as a result thereof, the company suffers or is in imminent danger of suffering financial loss or other damage.

(c) Unlawful actsExcept with the written consent of the Administrator, it shall be unlawful—(1) for any person to take office as an officer, director, or employee of any New Markets Venture Capital company, or to become an agent or participant in the conduct of the affairs or management of such a company, if the person—(A) has been convicted of a felony, or any other criminal offense involving dishonesty or breach of trust; or(B) has been found civilly liable in damages, or has been permanently or temporarily enjoined by an order, judgment, or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, by reason of any act or practice involving fraud, or breach of trust; and(2) for any person 11 So in original. Probably should be followed by “to”. continue to serve in any of the capacities described in paragraph (1), if—(A) the person is convicted of a felony, or any other criminal offense involving dishonesty or breach of trust; or(B) the person is found civilly liable in damages, or is permanently or temporarily enjoined by an order, judgment, or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, by reason of any act or practice involving fraud or breach of trust.(Pub. L. 85–699, title III, § 365, as added Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(8) [§ 1(b)(3)], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–663.)Editorial NotesReferences in Text

For definition of “this chapter”, referred to in subsec. (a), see References in Text note set out under section 661 of this title.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 7 cases (7 in the last 5 years), 2021–2025 · leading case: Carney v. Wall (D. Or. 2022).

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Carney v. Wall (D. Or. 2022). · cites it 3× “Having reviewed Plaintiff’s assets, ECF 2 at 1–4, this Court grants Plaintiff’s motion to proceed in forma pauperis.”

Wieland v. Dodds (W.D. Tenn. 2023). “§ 1109 , 15 U.S.C. § 689n, and 5 U.S.C. § 8477 , provide a private cause of action that would confer subject matter jurisdiction on this Court, leaving him without a basis to be in this Court.”

Williams v. Santander Consum. USA Holding Inc (N.D. Tex. 2022). “D The court turns next to Williams’ claim under 15 U.S.C. § 689n. Defendants contend that § 689n requires a violation by a “New Markets Venture company.”

Williams v. Santander Consum. USA Holding Inc (N.D. Tex. 2022). “§ 3116 (b), 15 U.S.C. § 689n, and 15 U.S.C. § 6802 (b), on December 21, 2021.”

Williams v. Santander Consum. USA Holding Inc (N.D. Tex. 2022). “§ 3116 (b), 15 U.S.C. § 689n, and 15 U.S.C. § 6802 (b), were dismissed for failure to state a claim upon which relief may be granted, but he was given leave to replead.”

Podium Corp. v. Chekkit Geolocation Servs. (D. Utah 2021). “§ 25 (a)(1) (providing a private right of action against anyone who “violates this chapter or who willfully aids, abets, counsels, induces, or procures the commission of a violation of this chapter”); 15 U.S.C. § 689n(a) (imposing liability for “any person who, directly or…”

Ass'n of Flight Attendants, AFL-CIO; Shane Price; Tresa Grange; & Brandon Finley v. SkyWest Airlines Inc.; SkyWest Inflight Ass'n (D. Utah 2025). “§ 25 (a)(1); 15 U.S.C.A. § 689n(a). 52 See, e.g., MSC Safety Sols.”

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