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Series 63: Regulation of Securities & Issuers
Series 63 practice questionmediumExempt Securities - Nonprofit Securities (Scenario)

A religious organization in State Z issues bonds to fund construction of a new church. Under the USA, these bonds are:

  1. AExempt securities because they are issued by a nonprofit✓ Correct answer
  2. BNot exempt and must be registered with the state
  3. CExempt only if sold to accredited investors
  4. DExempt only if listed on a national exchange
Explanation

Why AExempt securities because they are issued by a nonprofit

Nonprofit organizations, including religious groups, are covered by the exemption in USA Section 402(a)(5). The exemption does not depend on investor type or exchange listing.

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