(a) Purpose
The [Rule 9520] Series sets forth procedures for a person to become or remain associated with a member, notwithstanding the existence of a statutory disqualification as defined in Article III, [Section 4] of the FINRA By-Laws and for a current member or person associated with a member to obtain relief from the eligibility or qualification requirements of the FINRA By-Laws and FINRA rules. Such actions hereinafter are referred to as "eligibility proceedings."
(b) Definitions
(1) The term "Application" means FINRA's Form MC-400 for individuals or Form MC-400A for members, filed with the Department of Registration and Disclosure (“RAD”).
(2) The term "disqualified member" means a broker, dealer, municipal securities broker or dealer, government securities broker or dealer, or member that is or becomes subject to a disqualification or is otherwise ineligible for membership under Article III, [Section 3] of the FINRA By-Laws.
(3) The term "disqualified person" means an associated person or person seeking to become an associated person who is or becomes subject to a disqualification or is otherwise ineligible for association under Article III, [Section 3] of the FINRA By-Laws.
(4) The term "sponsoring member" means the member or applicant for membership pursuant to [Rule 1013] that is sponsoring the association or continued association of a disqualified person to be admitted, readmitted, or permitted to continue in association.
