63 Pa. Stat. § 2311

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92
Section 2311 - License requirement and form
(a) Licensing required.--No person or business entity shall engage in the business of cashing checks for a fee without first obtaining a license under this act for each fixed location or mobile unit.
(b) Form of application.--Application for a license shall be in a form prescribed by the department and shall contain the following:
(1) The applicant's name and address of residence.
(2) If the applicant is a partnership or association, the name and address of every member. If the applicant is a corporation or limited liability company, the application shall contain the name and address of each officer and director.
(3) The name and address of the business or, if the applicant intends to operate a mobile unit, the Pennsylvania registration number or other identification of the mobile unit, the area in which the applicant proposes to operate the mobile unit and a stationary physical location where records shall be maintained.
(4) A signed statement by the applicant that the applicant has complied with all applicable municipal and county ordinances or requirements for doing business.
(5) A signed statement by the applicant that the applicant has no outstanding debts to the Commonwealth or evidence that a payment agreement is in place.
(6) For applicants doing business on the effective date of this act, the length of time the applicant has been a check casher at the location specified in the application or any other location.
(c) Additional information.--The department may request any additional information deemed necessary for licensure, including information from other states or the Federal Government, which may be evaluated for licensure purposes.

63 P.S. § 2311

1998, Feb. 18, P.L. 146, No. 22, § 301, effective in 60 days.