Maine § 6133. - Registration required
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 6133. — Registration required, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6133.. Registration required
1. Registration. On or after January 1, 1998, a person except one exempt pursuant to section 6132, subsection 5 or 6, may not engage in the business of check cashing or foreign currency exchange without registering as provided in this subchapter.
2. Additional locations. A registrant may conduct its business in this State at one or more locations, directly or indirectly owned, or through one or more authorized delegates, subject to the requirements set forth in this section.
3. Nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry. The administrator may require registration under this section through the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry as defined in Title 9‑A, section 13‑102, subsection 8. The administrator is authorized to participate in the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry.
4. Registration requirements; fees. In all cases, whether registration is through the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry as defined in Title 9‑A, section 13‑102, subsection 8 or otherwise, the administrator may establish, by rule, requirements for registration under this section, including but not limited to:
A. Background checks for:
(2) Civil or administrative records;
(3) Credit history; or
(4) Any other information determined necessary by the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry; [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. D, §22 (NEW).]
B. The payment of fees to apply for or renew registrations, including for locations other than the applicant's main office location, except that the fee for an initial application may not exceed $500 and for a renewal may not exceed $500. If registration is through the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry, an applicant must also pay a nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry processing fee in an amount to be determined by the administrators of the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry. Renewal applications received after the due date are subject to an additional fee of $100; [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. D, §22 (NEW).]
C. The setting or resetting as necessary of renewal or reporting dates; and [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. D, §22 (NEW).]
D. Other requirements for application for, amendment of or revocation of a registration or any other such activities as the administrator considers necessary. [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. D, §22 (NEW).]
The aggregate of all fees, including those provided for by this section and in section 6140, is appropriated for the use of the administrator. Any balance of the funds does not lapse but must be carried forward to be expended for the same purposes in the following fiscal year.
Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 6133.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 6133. cover?
Section 6133. ("Registration required") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 6133.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 6133." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maine official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maine attorney.
How does Maine § 6133. apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Maine can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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