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CHAPTER 489D MONEY TRANSMITTERS ACT

Contents 489D-1 Short title 489D-2 Purpose 489D-3 License required 489D-4 Definitions 489D-5 Exclusions 489D-6 License qualifications 489D-6.2 Registration with NMLS 489D-7 Bond or other security device 489D-8 Permissible investments and statutory trust 489D-9 License and registration; application 489D-9.5 Limited exemption for financial institutions; financial institutions as authorized delegates 489D-10 Application and license fees 489D-11 Issuance of license; grounds for denial 489D-12 Renewal of license and annual report 489D-12.5 Penalties and other charges 489D-13 Licensee liability 489D-14 Extraordinary reporting requirements 489D-14.5 Name change 489D-15 Changes in control of a licensee 489D-16 Money laundering reports 489D-17 Examinations 489D-18 Maintenance of records 489D-19 Confidentiality of records 489D-20 Money transmitter receipts and refunds 489D-21 Authorized delegate contracts 489D-22 Authorized delegate; conduct 489D-22.5 Voluntary surrender of license 489D-23 Prohibited practices 489D-24 Suspension or revocation of licenses 489D-25 Suspension or revocation of authorized delegates 489D-26 Orders to cease and desist 489D-27 Consent orders 489D-28 Civil penalties 489D-29 Criminal penalties 489D-30 Unlicensed persons 489D-31 Administrative procedures 489D-32 Hearings 489D-33 Division functions 489D-34 Rules

     §489D-11  Issuance of license; grounds for denial.  (a)  Upon the filing of a complete application, the commissioner shall investigate the financial condition and responsibility, financial and business experience, character, and general fitness of the applicant.  The commissioner may conduct an on-site investigation of the applicant, the reasonable cost of which shall be borne by the applicant.

     (b)  If the commissioner finds that:

     (1)  The applicant's business will be conducted honestly, fairly, and in a manner commanding the confidence and trust of the community;

     (2)  The applicant has fulfilled the requirements imposed by this chapter; and

     (3)  The applicant has paid the required license fee,

the commissioner shall issue a license to the applicant authorizing the applicant to engage in the licensed activities in the State for a term expiring on December 31 of the calendar year in which the license is issued.

     (c)  If the commissioner is not satisfied that the applicant meets all the criteria set forth for approval, the commissioner shall issue a written decision denying the application.

     (d)  Any applicant aggrieved by a denial issued by the commissioner under this chapter may submit a request for a contested case hearing in accordance with chapter 91. [L 2006, c 153, pt of §1; am L 2008, c 195, §7]