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MN HF194
Bill
Status
5/14/2013
Primary Sponsor
Joe Atkins
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AI Summary
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Creates a "No Transmit List" maintained by the commissioner to prevent money transmissions to individuals who are fraud victims or participants in fraud schemes.
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Establishes five ways names are added to the list: individual requests, requests by authorized representatives, money transmitter reports of detected fraud victims or perpetrators, law enforcement agency requests for victims, and direct requests to money transmitters.
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Requires individuals on the list to remain listed for a minimum of one year, after which they may request removal; allows individuals to require removal only with consent of themselves and at least one of two designated individuals.
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Mandates money transmitters notify senders if transfer receipt is attempted at an unexpected location and verify to senders the location and recipient name upon request.
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Requires money transmitters to submit suspicious activity reports under federal Bank Secrecy Act when adding individuals to the No Transmit List for fraud participation; effective January 1, 2014.
Legislative Description
Fraud prevented, money transmissions regulated, no transmit list established, and notifications and verifications required.
Last Action
Secretary of State Chapter 50 05/09/13
5/14/2013