North Carolina § 53-208 - 46. Minimum net worth.
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§ 53-208. 46. Minimum net worth.
An applicant shall possess and a licensee shall maintain at all times a net worth of not less than two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Commissioner may by order increase the amount of net worth required of an applicant or licensee if the Commissioner determines additional net worth is necessary to ensure safe and sound operation based on consideration of the following factors: The nature and volume of the projected or established business. The number of locations at or through which money transmission is or will be conducted. The amount, nature, quality, and liquidity of assets. The amount and nature of liabilities. The history of operations and prospects for earning and retaining income. The quality of operations and management. The nature and quality of controlling persons. The history of compliance with applicable State and federal law. Any other factors the Commissioner deems relevant. History (2016-81, s. 1; 2017-102, s. 46.) Editor's Note. - Session Laws 2016-81, s. 3, as amended by Session Laws 2017-102, s. 46, made this article effective October 1, 2016.
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Section 53-208 ("46. Minimum net worth.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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