After the inception of an investigation by the state, or after reasonable knowledge by a person of the fact that a state investigation is likely to begin, no individual, and no corporation the securities of which are registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as from time to time amended, or that is required to file reports under Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as from time to time amended, shall alter, falsify, destroy or conceal any record, document or tangible object for the purposes of impeding, obstructing or influencing an investigation by the state pertaining to securities issued by any such corporation.