  We consider the viability of the minimal supersymmetric standard model with a
light ($m_{\tilde t_1} < $ 45 GeV) stop. In order for its relic abundance to be
cosmologically significant, the photino as dark matter must be quite close in
mass to the stop, $(m_{\tilde t_1} - m_{\tilde \gamma}) \simeq 3 - 7 $ GeV.
However, as we show, the photino despite its low mass is virtually undetectable
by either direct or indirect means. We also discuss the implications of these
masses on the top quark branching ratios.
