(a) A temporary license shall not be deemed to be a registration or to confer any right to such registration.
(b) Unless a temporary license has terminated, a temporary license shall become a registration upon the earlier of:
(1) A determination by the National Futures Association that the applicant is qualified for registration as an introducing broker; or
(2) The expiration of six months from the date of issuance unless a notice has been issued under Sec. 3.60 of the initiation of a proceeding to deny registration under sections 8a(2) or 8a(3) of the Act. [51 FR 45761, Dec. 22, 1986, as amended at 58 FR 19595, Apr. 15, 1993]