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Series 63: Regulation of Securities & Issuers
Series 63 practice questionmediumedge case - industrial development bonds

Which of the following municipal securities sold to investors in State C is LEAST likely to be automatically exempt from registration under the USA?

  1. AGeneral obligation bonds issued by a school district in State C
  2. BRevenue bonds issued by a neighboring state's transportation authority
  3. CIndustrial development bonds issued by a county in State C for a local manufacturer✓ Correct answer
  4. DMunicipal notes issued by the capital city of State C
Explanation

Why CIndustrial development bonds issued by a county in State C for a local manufacturer

Industrial development bonds are sometimes not exempt if the proceeds primarily benefit a private entity, depending on state interpretation of the USA. The others are typically exempt as direct obligations of government or its subdivisions.

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