(a) For purposes of this Rule, the terms "exempted securities" and "municipal securities" shall have the meanings specified in Sections 3(a)(12) and 3(a)(29) of the Exchange Act, respectively.
(b) The Rules are not intended to be, and shall not be construed as, rules concerning transactions in municipal securities.
(c) Unless otherwise indicated within a particular Rule, the
The Rules are adopted pursuant to Article VII, Section 1, of the FINRA By-Laws.
Amended by SR-FINRA-2008-026 eff. Dec. 15, 2008.Selected Notice: 08-57.
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Table of Contents
14100. Definitions
14101. Applicability of
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Term
Definition
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Trade Report Entries
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Regulatory Obligations and Related Considerations
Regulatory Obligations
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