EXHIBIT 99.6B
FORM OF DEALER SALES AGREEMENT
DEALER SALES AGREEMENT
To the undersigned Dealer:
Gentlemen:
ND Capital, Inc., the principal underwriter of shares, par value $.001, issued
by Montana Tax-Free Fund, Inc. (the "Fund"), an open-end, non-diversified,
management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of
1940, understands that you are a member in good standing of the National
Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (the "NASD"), and that you and any
individuals who represent you are properly qualified and registered, if
required, with the Securities and Exchange Commission and with the state
securities administrators of the various states in which Fund shares are to be
offered for sale or sold by you. In consideration of the mutual promises stated
below, you and we hereby agree as follows:
1. Compliance with Prospectus. Offers and sales of shares by you will comply
in all respects with the terms and conditions contained in the then-current
prospectus of the Fund.
2. Purchase Restrictions. You agree to purchase shares solely through us and
only for the purpose of covering purchase orders already received from customers
or for your own bona fide investment. You agree not to purchase for any other
securities dealer unless you have an agreement with such other dealer or broker
to handle clearing arrangements and then only in the ordinary course of business
for such purpose and only if such other dealer has executed a Dealer Sales
Agreement with us. You also agree not to withhold any customer order so as to
profit therefrom.
3. Processing Orders. The procedures relating to the handling of orders shall
be subject to instructions which we will forward from time to time to all
dealers with whom we have entered into a Dealer Sales Agreement. The minimum
initial and subsequent purchase order shall be specified in the Fund's then-
current prospectus. All purchase orders are subject to receipt of shares by us
from the Fund and to acceptance of such orders by us. We reserve the right in
our sole discretion to reject any order.
4. Purchase Orders. We shall accept orders only on the basis of the then-
current offering price. You agree to place orders in respect of shares
immediately upon the receipt of orders from your customers for the same number
of shares. Orders which you receive from your customers shall be deemed to be
placed with us when received by us. Orders which you receive prior to the close
of business, as defined in the prospectus, and placed with us within the time
frame set forth in the prospectus shall be priced at the offering price next
computed after they are received by you. We will not accept a conditional order
from you on any basis. All orders shall be subject to confirmation by us.
5. Settlement. Unless otherwise agreed, settlement shall be made at the
office of the Fund's transfer agent within five (5) business days after our
acceptance of the order. If payment is not so received or made within ten (10)
business days of our acceptance of the order, we reserve the right to cancel the
sale or, at our option, to sell the shares to the Fund at the then-prevailing
net asset value. In this event, or in the event that you cancel the trade for
any reason, you agree to be responsible for any loss resulting to the Fund or to
us from your failure to make payments as aforesaid. You shall not be entitled
to any gains generated thereby.
6. Dealer Commissions. You shall receive for each sale of shares of the Fund,
except shares sold which are not subject to a contingent deferred sales charge,
a commission in an amount equal to three and three-quarters (3 3/4) percent of
the offering price of shares of the Fund sold multiplied by the number of shares
of the Fund sold. The amount of the commission is subject to change by us
without notice.
7. Redemptions. Redemptions of shares by the Fund will be effected in the
manner and upon the terms described in the then-current prospectus. We will,
upon your request, assist you in processing orders for redemptions. If any
shares sold to you are redeemed by the Fund or are tendered to the Fund for
redemption within seven (7) business days after the date of our confirmation to
you of your original purchase order therefor, you agree to pay forthwith to us
the full amount of the commission allowed you on the sale.
8. Suspension of Sales and Amendments to Agreement. We reserve the right in
our discretion without notice to you to suspend sales or withdraw an offering of
shares entirely, to change the offering price as provided in the prospectus, or,
upon notice to you, to amend or cancel this Agreement. You agree that any order
to purchase shares placed by you after notice of any amendment to this Agreement
has been sent to you shall constitute your agreement to any such amendment.
9. Dealer Status. In every transaction, you shall act as an independent
contractor and not as an agent for the Fund, the Fund's transfer agent, any
other dealer, or us. You agree that neither the Fund, the Fund's transfer
agent, any other dealer, nor we shall be deemed an agent of you. Nothing herein
shall constitute you as a partner of the Fund, the Fund's transfer agent, any
other dealer, or us or render any of us liable for your obligations.
10. Representations Concerning the Fund. No person is authorized to make any
representations concerning shares of the Fund except those contained in the
then-current prospectus. You shall not sell shares of the Fund pursuant to this
Agreement unless the then-current prospectus is furnished to the purchaser prior
to or at the time of purchase. You shall not use any supplemental sales
literature of any kind without our prior written approval unless it is furnished
by us for such purpose. In offering and selling shares of the Fund, you will
rely solely on the representations contained in the then-current prospectus.
11. Dealer's Representations and Agreements. By accepting this Agreement, you
represent that you: (i) are registered as a broker-dealer under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as
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amended; (ii) are qualified to act as a dealer in the states in which the Fund's
shares are offered for sale or sold by you; (iii) are a member in good standing
of the NASD; and (iv) will maintain such registrations, qualifications, and
memberships throughout the term of this Agreement. You agree to abide by the
Rules of Fair Practice of the NASD and all federal and state laws and rules and
regulations that are now or may become applicable to the transactions hereunder.
Your expulsion from the NASD will automatically terminate this Agreement without
notice. Your suspension from the NASD or violation of applicable state and
federal laws and rules and regulations will terminate this Agreement effective
upon our notice to you. You shall not be entitled to any compensation during any
period in which you have been suspended or expelled from membership in the NASD.
12. Indemnification. You hereby agree to indemnity and to hold harmless the
Fund and us and each person, if any, who controls the Fund or us within the
meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"),
from and against any and all losses, claims, demands, or liabilities to which
the Fund or we may become subject under the Act, or otherwise, insofar as such
losses, claims, demands, or liabilities (or actions in respect thereof) arise
out of or are based upon any unauthorized use of sales materials by you or your
salesmen or upon alleged misrepresentations or omission to state material facts
in connection with statements made by you or your salesmen orally or by other
means or upon sales of shares in any state or jurisdiction in which the shares
are not registered or qualified for sale; and you will reimburse the Fund and us
for any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred in connection with the
investigation or defense of any such action or claim. We shall, after receiving
the first summons or other legal process disclosing the nature of the action
being served upon the Fund or us, in any proceeding in respect of which
indemnity may be sought by the Fund or us hereunder, notify you in writing of
the commencement thereof within a reasonable time. In case any such litigation
be brought against the Fund or us, we shall notify you of the cornmencement
thereof, and you shall be entitled to participate in (and to the extent you
shall wish, to direct) the defense thereof at your expense, but such defense
shall be conducted by counsel in good standing satisfactory to the Fund and us.
If you shall fail to provide such defense, the Fund or we may defend such action
at your cost and expense. Your obligation under this Section 12 shall survive
the termination of this Agreement.
13. Dealer's Expenses. All expenses incurred in connection with your
activities under this Agreement shall be borne by you.
14. Supervisory Responsibility. By accepting this Agreement, you assume full
responsibility for the registration, qualification, and training of your
representatives in connection with the offer and sale of shares of the Fund.
15. Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information. We will supply you
with copies of the prospectus and statement of additional information of the
Fund (including any amendments thereto) in reasonable quantities upon request.
You will provide all customers with a prospectus prior to or at the time such
customer purchases shares. You will provide any customer who so requests a copy
of the statement of additional information on file with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
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16. Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned by you
without our consent.
17. Waiver. No failure, neglect, or forbearance on our part to
require strict performance of this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of
our rights or remedies hereunder.
18. Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement at
any time upon giving written notice to the other party.
19. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of North Dakota.
20. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire
agreement between the undersigned and supersedes all prior oral or written
agreements between the parties hereto.
ND CAPITAL, INC.
Date By
The undersigned accepts your invitation to become a dealer and agrees to abide
by the foregoing terms and conditions.
Date
By
Signature and Title
Dealer Name
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