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A. Licensed Distributors

1. In addition to any other legal or regulatory requirements applicable to a Virtual Asset, issuing a Virtual Asset and/or the Issuer, Issuers must comply with Rules IV.A-G of this VA Issuance Rulebook.
2. If the issuance of a Virtual Asset is carried out on behalf of the Issuer by a Licensed Distributor, compliance with Rules IV.B and IV.C of this VA Issuance Rulebook is adequately demonstrated by the Issuer, provided that the Issuer must take all reasonable steps to ensure the Licensed Distributor is appropriately Licensed and maintain a record of the appointment and the steps it has taken.
3. Licensed Distributors who have been appointed on behalf of an Issuer must comply with Rules IV.B and IV.C of this VA Issuance Rulebook as a minimum, to the extent such requirements are not already met through compliance with all Regulations, Rules, Directives or conditions of the Licence applicable to the Licensed Distributor.