# Amendments to the Penny Stock Rules
> **US Securities and Exchange Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2005-07-13 · Effective 2005-09-12 · 70 FR 40614
## Document
- **Document number:** 05-13737
- **Category:** final-rule
- **Agency:** US Securities and Exchange Commission
- **Federal Register citation:** 70 FR 40614
- **CFR reference:** 17 CFR 240
- **Publication date:** 2005-07-13
- **Effective date:** 2005-09-12
- **Docket:** Release No. 34-51983
## Abstract

The Securities and Exchange Commission is amending the definition of "penny stock" as well as the requirements for providing certain information to penny stock customers. These amendments are designed to address market changes, evolving communications technology and legislative developments.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/07/13/05-13737/amendments-to-the-penny-stock-rules)
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