Section 821 Of Article 8. Issue Of Securities From California Insurance Code >> Division 1. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 8.
821
. "Security" means every instrument commonly known by that term,
except:
(a) Commercial paper when issued, given or acquired in a bona fide
way in the ordinary course of legitimate business, trade or
commerce.
(b) Promissory notes, whether secured or unsecured, if not offered
to the public, and if not sold to an underwriter of the sale for the
purpose of resale.
(c) Mortgage participation certificates issued under and in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2, Part 6, Division 2.
(d) Policies of insurance issued by an insurer.