South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 39 - Deferred Presentment Services
Section 34-39-130. Licensure requirements.

(A) A person may not engage in the business of deferred presentment services without first obtaining a license pursuant to this chapter. A separate license is required for each location from which the business is conducted. The licensee shall post its license to engage in the business of deferred presentment services at each location licensed pursuant to this chapter.
(B) A person engaged in the business of deferred presentment services on the effective date of this chapter may continue to engage in the business without a license until the board has acted upon the application for a license, but the application must be filed within sixty days after the effective date of this chapter.
(C) A person may not engage in the business of deferred presentment services with a customer residing in this State, whether or not that person has a location in South Carolina, except in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and without having first obtained a license pursuant to this chapter.
HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 433, Section 1, eff upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on June 11, 1998); 2009 Act No. 78, Section 3 [see Editor's Note].

Editor's Note
2009 Act No.78, Section 11 provides as follows:
"SECTIONS 2, 3, [adding subsection (C) above] and 4 of this act take effect upon implementation of the common database as required in SECTION 1 [Section 34-39-175]. The remaining SECTIONS of this act take effect upon approval by the Governor.
Effect of Amendment
The 2009 amendment added subsection (C) relating to deferred presentment services with customers residing in South Carolina.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 34 - Banking, Financial Institutions and Money

Chapter 39 - Deferred Presentment Services

Section 34-39-110. Short title.

Section 34-39-120. Definitions.

Section 34-39-130. Licensure requirements.

Section 34-39-140. Applicability of chapter; exceptions.

Section 34-39-150. Application for licensure.

Section 34-39-160. Qualifications for licensure.

Section 34-39-170. Restrictions on advancement of monies on security of check; posting of fees charged for deferred presentment services.

Section 34-39-175. Deferred presentment transaction database.

Section 34-39-180. Restrictions and requirements for deferred presentment or deposit of check.

Section 34-39-190. Maintenance of books, accounts, and records; examination.

Section 34-39-200. Limitations on activities by persons required to be licensed by chapter.

Section 34-39-210. Suspension or revocation of license.

Section 34-39-220. Orders to cease and desist violations of chapter; hearing.

Section 34-39-230. Civil penalties; repayment of unlawful or excessive fees.

Section 34-39-240. Wilful violations; referral for criminal prosecution.

Section 34-39-250. Chapter not subject to other statutes governing imposition of interest, fees, loan charges, or extension of credit.

Section 34-39-260. Promulgation of regulations.

Section 34-39-270. Prohibited deferred presentment transactions; eligibility inquiries; notification of transactions.

Section 34-39-280. Extended payment plans.

Section 34-39-290. Annual report and meeting concerning data.