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MS SB2572

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Gary Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 75-67-525 of Mississippi Code to add a new subsection (3) addressing unlicensed check cashing operations
  • Establishes that reporting an uncollected delayed deposit check amount to a credit reporting agency by an unlicensed check casher constitutes a per se violation of the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act
  • Maintains existing penalties for unlicensed check cashing: misdemeanor punishable by fine up to $1,000 and/or up to one year in county jail
  • Maintains existing civil liability of full license fee plus penalty up to $25 per day of unlicensed operation, with fees and penalties paid to the Consumer Finance Fund
  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Check cashers; reporting of uncollected payment to credit reporting agency by unlicensed check casher is per se violation.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Banking and Financial Services2/24/2015
Business and Financial Institutions1/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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