53-275. Definitions.
As used in this Article, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the term:
(1) "Cashing" means providing currency for payment instruments, but does not include the bona fide sale or exchange of travelers checks and foreign denomination payment instruments.
(2) "Check-cashing service" means any person or entity engaged in the business of cashing checks, drafts, or money orders for a fee, service charge, or other consideration.
(3) "Commission" means the State Banking Commission.
(4) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Banks.
(5) "Licensee" means a person or entity licensed to engage in a check-cashing business under this Article.
(6) "Person" means an individual, partnership, association, or corporation. (1997-391, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 53 - Regulation of Financial Services
Article 22 - Check-Cashing Businesses.
§ 53-278 - Application for license; investigation; application fee.
§ 53-279 - Liquid assets required; other qualifications; denial of license; hearing.
§ 53-280 - Maximum fees for service; fees posted; endorsement of checks cashed.
§ 53-282 - Record keeping; receipt requirements.
§ 53-283 - Prohibited practices.
§ 53-284 - Suspension and revocation of license; grounds; procedure.
§ 53-285 - Cease and desist orders.
§ 53-286 - Civil penalties and restitution.
§ 53-287 - Criminal penalties.
§ 53-288 - Commissioner to adopt rules.
§ 53-289 - Commission may review rules, orders, or acts by Commissioner.