History. Code 1981, § 7-1-705.1 , enacted by Ga. L. 2014, p. 251, § 2/HB 982; Ga. L. 2018, p. 214, § 22/HB 780.
The 2018 amendment, effective May 3, 2018, inserted “as a result of such acquisition or other change in control” in the middle of the introductory paragraph of subsection (a) and in subsection (b). See Editor’s notes for applicability.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 2018, p. 214, § 26(b)/HB 780, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: “It is not the intent of the General Assembly to affect the law applicable to litigation pending as of March 9, 2018.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 1 - Financial Institutions
Article 4A - Cashing of Payment Instruments
§ 7-1-701. Licensing for Cash Payment Instruments
§ 7-1-701.1. Exemption From Licensing Requirements
§ 7-1-702. Requirements for Licensure
§ 7-1-702.1. Operation of Mobile Payment Instrument Cashing Facility
§ 7-1-702.2. Authority of Department
§ 7-1-703. Investigation of Applicants; Background Checks of Employees
§ 7-1-703.1. Reporting on Condition to Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry
§ 7-1-703.2. Use of Unique Identifier of Licensee
§ 7-1-704. Renewal of Licenses
§ 7-1-706.1. Regulatory Interpretation and Enforcement
§ 7-1-707.1. Posting of Fees for Cashing Payment Instruments
§ 7-1-709. Penalty for Violation of Article
§ 7-1-709.1. No Limitation on Common Law Liability or State Prosecution