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Home » US Law » 2022 Maine Revised Statutes » TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS » Chapter 80: MONEY TRANSMITTERS AND CHECK CASHERS » Subchapter 3: CASH-DISPENSING MACHINES ESTABLISHED BY NONBANKS

32 §6151. Definitions

§6151. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).] 1.  Administrator.  “Administrator” means the Superintendent of Consumer Credit Protection within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation.   [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 273, […]

32 §6152. Establishment of cash-dispensing machines; limitations

§6152. Establishment of cash-dispensing machines; limitations 1.  Cash-dispensing machines.  A person may not establish or operate a cash-dispensing machine unless that person has first complied with the provisions of this subchapter.   [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Limitations.  A cash-dispensing machine:   A. May not accept deposits or loan payments or effectuate account […]

32 §6153. Registration

§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 […]

32 §6154. Required disclosures to customers

§6154. Required disclosures to customers 1.  Disclosure of pertinent information.  An operator shall clearly and conspicuously disclose on a sign posted on the cash-dispensing machine or in clear view of a customer viewing the cash-dispensing machine:   A. The name of the operator;   [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).] B. A disclaimer indicating that […]

32 §6155. Effects of violations on rights of parties

§6155. Effects of violations on rights of parties 1.  Violation of subchapter; unfair practices; civil penalty.  An operator that violates any provision of this subchapter or any rule adopted by the administrator or that through any unfair, unconscionable or deceptive practice causes actual damage to a customer, is subject to the following:   A. Examination […]

32 §6156. Examination of books, accounts and records

§6156. Examination of books, accounts and records 1.  Compliance.  The administrator may examine the cash-dispensing machines, books, accounts and records of an operator or servicing agent and make investigations to determine compliance with this subchapter.   [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Chargeable expenses.  The expenses of the administrator incurred in the examination or […]

32 §6157. Suspension or revocation of registration

§6157. Suspension or revocation of registration After notice and hearing, the administrator may suspend or revoke an operator’s registration if the administrator finds that:   [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).] 1.  Violation.  The operator knowingly violated a provision of this subchapter or a rule or order adopted by the administrator pursuant to this subchapter; […]

32 §6158. Treatment of fees

§6158. Treatment of fees The aggregate of fees, examination expense reimbursement and other payments made pursuant to this subchapter are appropriated for the use of the administrator. Any balances of the funds do not lapse but must be carried forward to be expended for the same purposes in the following fiscal year.   [PL 1999, […]

32 §6159. Rulemaking

§6159. Rulemaking The administrator may adopt reasonable rules for the implementation and administration of this subchapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this subchapter are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A.   [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).

32 §6160. Exclusions

§6160. Exclusions This subchapter does not apply to any cash-dispensing machine established by a financial institution or service corporation.   [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).

32 §6161. Effective date

§6161. Effective date This subchapter takes effect January 31, 2000.   [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).

32 §6162. Privacy of consumer financial information

§6162. Privacy of consumer financial information A cash-dispensing machine operator shall comply with the provisions of the federal Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, 15 United States Code, Section 6801 et seq. (1999) and the applicable implementing federal Privacy of Consumer Information regulations, as adopted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, 12 Code of Federal Regulations, […]