53-283. Prohibited practices.
No person required to be licensed under this Article shall do any of the following:
(1) Charge fees in excess of those authorized under this Article.
(2) Engage in the business of making loans of money, or extensions of credit, or discounting notes, bills of exchange, items, or other evidences of debt; or accepting deposits or bailments of money or items, except as expressly provided by G.S. 53-281.
(3) Use or cause to be published or disseminated any advertising communication which contains any false, misleading, or deceptive statement or representation.
(4) Conduct business at premises or locations other than locations licensed by the Commissioner.
(5) Engage in unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent practices.
(6) Cash a check, draft, or money order made payable to a payee other than a natural person unless the licensee has previously obtained appropriate documentation from the executive entity of the payee clearly indicating the authority of the natural person or persons cashing the check, draft, or money order on behalf of the payee. (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.