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Also called: state securities laws
In one line
US state-level securities laws that apply on top of federal rules when shares are offered or sold.
In plain English
Beyond the SEC, each state has its own securities rules ('blue-sky' laws). A secondary may need to comply with the laws of the states where buyer and seller sit.
If you were explaining it to a 5-year-old
On top of the national toy-selling rules, each town has its own extra rules you must also follow.
Why it matters when you sell
Blue-sky compliance is part of why private sales are handled through platforms or advisers who manage the legal details.
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Sources
Primary references for this term: US SEC / Investor.gov, IRS (US tax). Our definitions are written in plain English and kept evergreen — see the glossary methodology. General information, not advice.
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