§6153. Registration
1.
Initial operation; notice.
Prior to the date of the initial operation of any cash-dispensing machine, the operator shall provide the following information to the administrator for the purpose of registering the cash-dispensing machine:
A.
An initial notice that includes:
(1)
The operator's name, address and telephone number;
(2)
The name and address of where the cash-dispensing machine is to be located;
(3)
The anticipated date of the initial operation of the cash-dispensing machine;
(4)
The types of transactions available;
(5)
The processor's name, address and telephone number;
(6)
The servicing agent's name, address and telephone number;
(7)
The name, title, address and telephone number of the person completing the notice; and
(8)
Any other information required by the administrator; and
[PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).]
B.
A registration fee of $50 for the operator and $25 for each cash-dispensing machine.
[PL 2025, c. 542, §2 (AMD).]
[PL 2025, c. 542, §2 (AMD).]
1-A.
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.
[PL 2025, c. 542, §3 (NEW).]
1-B.
Registration requirements.
In all cases, whether registration is through the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry or otherwise, the administrator may establish, by rule, requirements for registration, including but not limited to:
A.
Background checks for:
(1)
Criminal history through fingerprint or other databases;
(2)
Civil or administrative records;
(3)
Credit history; or
(4)
Any other information determined necessary by the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry;
[PL 2025, c. 542, §4 (NEW).]
B.
The payment of fees to apply for or renew registration. 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 2025, c. 542, §4 (NEW).]
C.
The setting or resetting as necessary of renewal or reporting dates; and
[PL 2025, c. 542, §4 (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 2025, c. 542, §4 (NEW).]
The aggregate of registration fees and other fees and assessments provided for by this section is appropriated for the use of the administrator. Any balance of these funds does not lapse but must be carried forward to be expended for the same purpose in the following fiscal year.
[PL 2025, c. 542, §4 (NEW).]
2.
Annual notice; fee.
After filing an initial notice, as required by subsection 1, the operator shall provide annually, no later than January 31st, to the administrator a notice and registration fee in accordance with subsection 1, paragraphs A and B.
[PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).]
3.
Notification of change.
The operator shall promptly notify the administrator in writing:
A.
Of any changes to the information required under subsection 1, paragraph A; or
[PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).]
B.
If the operation of the cash-dispensing machine is terminated.
[PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).]
4.
Verification.
The administrator may, at any time, verify the completeness and accuracy of any required notice under this section.
[PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).]
5.
Violation; inadequate documentation.
The operator is in violation of this section if the operator fails to promptly provide adequate documentation to and upon request of the administrator or if the documentation is determined to be incomplete or inaccurate. The administrator shall inform the operator of any such failure or discrepancy under this subsection and shall inform the operator of the penalty established in accordance with subsection 6.
[PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).]
6.
Fine.
The administrator may impose a fine of $25 per day on any person failing to comply with the requirements of this section.
[PL 2025, c. 542, §5 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW). PL 2025, c. 542, §§2-5 (AMD).