(2) The director shall issue a license to the applicant to conduct a check-cashing business at the locations identified in the application if the director finds that:
(a) The applicant and the applicant’s members, officers, directors and principals are financially responsible, have a good character and a good reputation and are experienced and generally fit to conduct a check-cashing business efficiently, in the public interest and in accordance with law;
(b) The applicant has fulfilled the requirements imposed under ORS 697.510; and
(c) The applicant has paid the license and investigation fees required under ORS 697.512.
(3) A license issued under this section expires on December 31 of the calendar year in which the director issues the license. A licensee may not assign or transfer a license issued under this section. A licensee may renew a license after paying a license fee in an amount the director prescribes by rule and only if the licensee meets conditions that the director prescribes by rule, including a condition that the licensee renew a license under the terms of the director’s agreement with the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System.
(4) The director shall deny the application if the applicant does not meet the requirements set forth in this section. The director shall issue any denial in writing and shall describe the reasons for the denial.
(5) If the director denies a license under this section, the applicant may request a hearing in accordance with ORS 183.435. After receiving the applicant’s request, the director shall grant the applicant a hearing under ORS 183.413 to 183.470. [2007 c.358 §6; 2015 c.118 §3]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 697 - Collection Agencies; Check-Cashing Businesses; Debt Management Service Providers
Section 697.005 - Definitions for ORS 697.005 to 697.095.
Section 697.039 - Revocation, suspension or refusal to issue or renew registration.
Section 697.086 - Rules for collection of child support payments.
Section 697.087 - Injunction; damages; attorney fees; limitation on actions.
Section 697.091 - Fees or compensation received in violation of law; disposition.
Section 697.093 - Enforcement.
Section 697.094 - Orders issued under ORS 697.093.
Section 697.095 - Civil penalties.
Section 697.105 - Fee for collection of debt owed public body; notice to debtor; amount.
Section 697.107 - Prohibition on use of public agency or public official seal or letterhead.
Section 697.115 - Fee for collection of commercial debt; amount; limit.
Section 697.500 - Definitions for ORS 697.500 to 697.555.
Section 697.502 - Exemptions from licensing and record-keeping requirements.
Section 697.510 - License application form and contents; waiver; rules.
Section 697.512 - Application fee and investigation fee; rules.
Section 697.520 - Prohibited practices; effect on charges for dishonored payment instruments.
Section 697.522 - Receipt; contents.
Section 697.524 - Endorsement and deposit of payment instruments.
Section 697.528 - Records; retention; examination costs; rules.
Section 697.530 - Prohibited conduct.
Section 697.540 - Suspension or revocation of license; grounds; notice and hearing.
Section 697.542 - Powers of director; cease and desist order.
Section 697.555 - Civil penalties; restitution.
Section 697.602 - Definitions for ORS 697.602 to 697.842.
Section 697.612 - Registration requirement; exceptions.
Section 697.632 - Registration procedure; fees; rules.
Section 697.642 - Bond requirement.
Section 697.662 - Prohibited practices.
Section 697.672 - Requirement to make, keep and maintain records; rules.
Section 697.682 - Trust accounts for client funds; statements.
Section 697.702 - Interference with records of debt management service provider.
Section 697.707 - Required disclosures.
Section 697.752 - Grounds for denial, revocation or suspension of registration.
Section 697.762 - Enjoining violations; attorney fees; damages.
Section 697.822 - Remedy not exclusive.
Section 697.825 - Enforcement; orders.