As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the term:
(1) "Board" means the State Board of Financial Institutions.
(2) "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.
(3) "Level I 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.
(4) "Level II 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. A Level II licensee may not be licensed to engaged in the business of deferred presentment.
(5) "Licensee" means a person or entity licensed to engage in either a Level I or Level II check-cashing service pursuant to this chapter.
(6) "Person" means an individual, partnership, association, or corporation.
HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 433, Section 2, eff upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on June 11, 1998).
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 34 - Banking, Financial Institutions and Money
Chapter 41 - Check-cashing Services
Section 34-41-10. Definitions.
Section 34-41-20. Licensure requirements.
Section 34-41-30. Applicability of chapter; exceptions.
Section 34-41-40. Application for licensure.
Section 34-41-42. Requirements for mobile check-cashing services.
Section 34-41-50. Maintenance of minimum liquid assets; issuance of license.
Section 34-41-60. Restrictions and requirements for licensed check-cashing services.
Section 34-41-70. Maintenance of books, accounts, and records; examination.
Section 34-41-80. Limitations on activities by persons required to be licensed by chapter.
Section 34-41-90. Suspension or revocation of license.
Section 34-41-100. Orders to cease and desist violations; hearing.
Section 34-41-110. Civil penalties; repayment of unlawful or excessive fees.
Section 34-41-120. Wilful violations; referral for criminal prosecution.