(a) A person commits an offense if the person sells, offers for sale or delivery, solicits subscriptions to or orders for, disposes of, invites orders for, or deals in any other manner in a security issued after September 6, 1955, unless:
(1) the security has been registered under Subchapter B or C, Chapter 4003; or
(2) a permit qualifying securities for sale has been issued under Subchapter A, Chapter 4003, with respect to the security.
(b) A person commits an offense if the person sells, offers for sale or delivery, solicits subscriptions to or orders for, disposes of, invites offers for, or deals in any other manner in a security without being a registered dealer or registered agent as provided in this title.
(c) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree.