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Series 63: Regulation of Broker-Dealers & Agents
Series 63 practice questionmediumDistinction: notice filing vs. registration

Which statement BEST describes the distinction between a state notice filing and state registration of a mutual fund under the Uniform Securities Act?

  1. ANotice filing allows the Administrator to review and approve the mutual fund's offering documents
  2. BA notice filing is only informational and does not constitute a review or approval process by the state✓ Correct answer
  3. CNotice filing means the mutual fund must comply with all state registration requirements
  4. DState registration and notice filing are functionally equivalent procedures
Explanation

Why BA notice filing is only informational and does not constitute a review or approval process by the state

Notice filings for mutual funds are informational; state review/approval and substantive merit requirements are preempted for federal covered securities (USA Sec 18(b)). Registration involves approval and merits review.

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