(A) No person or other entity may engage in the business of either Level I or Level II check-cashing service without first obtaining a license pursuant to this chapter. No person or other entity providing a Level I or Level II check-cashing service may avoid the requirements of this chapter by providing a check or other currency equivalent instead of currency when cashing payment instruments.
(B) A person providing Level I or Level II check-cashing service 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.
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.