63 Pa. Stat. § 2303

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92
Section 2303 - Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Check." A type of negotiable instrument as defined in 13 Pa.C.S. § 3104(f), (g) and (h) (relating to negotiable instrument) and domestic postal money orders.

"Check casher." A business entity, whether operating as a proprietorship, partnership, association, limited liability company or corporation that engages in the cashing of checks for a fee.

"Department." The Department of Banking and Securities of the Commonwealth.

"Licensee." A check casher licensed by the Department of Banking to engage in the business of cashing checks at a fixed location or by means of a mobile unit.

"Mobile unit." A vehicle or other movable means from which a check casher conducts business.

63 P.S. § 2303

Amended by P.L. TBD 2016 No. 45, § 1, eff. 8/16/2016.
1998, Feb. 18, P.L. 146, No. 22, § 103, effective in 60 days.