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Indiana Blue Sky Laws

Indiana regulates securities under the Indiana Uniform Securities Act, enforced by the Securities Division of the Office of the Secretary of State. Indiana adopted the Uniform Securities Act and maintains a structured approach to securities regulation.

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Indiana Securities Regulatory Overview

Regulatory Body
Indiana Secretary of State, Securities Division
Primary Statute
Indiana Uniform Securities Act (IC 23-19)

Registration Requirements

Indiana allows registration by coordination, qualification, or notice filing for federal covered securities. Reg D Rule 506 offerings require Form D notice filing with the Securities Division. Filing fee is $250, due within 15 days of first sale.

Key Provisions of Indiana Securities Law

Understanding the core regulatory framework in Indiana:

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Securities must be registered before offer or sale unless exempt under the Indiana Uniform Securities Act

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Indiana adopted the 2002 Uniform Securities Act with state-specific modifications

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Anti-fraud provisions apply to all securities transactions in Indiana

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The Securities Division has authority to investigate and bring enforcement actions

Available Exemptions in Indiana

Indiana provides the following exemptions from full securities registration:

  • Federal covered securities (Reg D Rule 506, Reg A+ Tier 2, exchange-listed) with notice filing
  • Isolated nonissuer transactions
  • Sales to not more than 20 persons in Indiana during any 12-month period
  • Sales to institutional investors (banks, insurance companies, pension funds)
  • Government securities and municipal bonds

Penalties for Non-Compliance in Indiana

Indiana imposes civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation, criminal penalties including Class C felony charges for fraud, investor rescission rights, and administrative sanctions including cease-and-desist orders.

How Indiana Blue Sky Laws Affect Your Transaction

Indiana's manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors generate M&A activity requiring blue sky compliance. Transactions involving Indiana-based shareholders require proper notice filing when stock is used as consideration. Acquisition Stars handles Indiana compliance for multi-state deals.

Need Securities Counsel for a Indiana Transaction?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Indiana blue sky laws and securities compliance

What is Indiana's Reg D filing fee?
Indiana charges $250 for Reg D Rule 506 notice filings with the Secretary of State Securities Division.
Does Indiana follow the Uniform Securities Act?
Yes. Indiana adopted the 2002 Uniform Securities Act as IC 23-19 with state-specific modifications.
What is Indiana's limited offering exemption?
Indiana provides an exemption for sales to no more than 20 persons during any 12-month period, subject to specific conditions.

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