It is unlawful for a person to offer or sell a security in this state unless one of the following applies:
 1. The security is a federal covered security.

Terms Used In Iowa Code 502.301

  • following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute mean the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • person: means individual, corporation, limited liability company, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association, or any other legal entity. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" may include the said district and territories. See Iowa Code 4.1
 2. The security, transaction, or offer is exempted from registration under sections 502.201 through 502.203.
 3. The security is registered under this chapter.