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DC Code § 26-131.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 26 - Banks and Other Financial Institutions|Chapter 1A - Automated Teller Machines|§ 26-131.04. Satellite device or point-of-sale terminal

(a) A District bank, federal bank, out-of-state bank, District credit union, federal credit union, or out-of-state credit union which has established a satellite device or point-of-sale terminal in the District shall make the satellite device or point-of-sale terminal available on a nondiscriminatory basis for use by any other bank or credit union; provided, the establishing bank or credit union may require the other bank or credit union to pay a non-discriminatory and reasonably proportionate share of all acquisition, installation, and operating costs for the satellite device or point-of-sale terminal. The satellite device or point-of-sale terminal shall identify with equal prominence all of the banks, credit unions, or networks which use the satellite device or point-of-sale terminal. (b) A District bank, federal bank, out-of-state bank, District credit union, federal credit union, or out-of-state credit union which has established in the District an automated teller machine which is not a satellite device may permit any other bank or credit union to use the automated teller machine; provided, that if such permission is granted: (1)(A) The automated teller machine which is not a satellite device shall be made available on a nondiscriminatory basis for use by any other bank or credit union; and (B) The establishing bank or credit union may require a payment by the other bank or credit union of a nondiscriminatory and reasonably proportionate share of all acquisition, installation, and operating costs; and (2) The automated teller machine shall identify with equal prominence all of the banks, credit unions, and networks which use the automated teller machine. (c) For the purposes of subsections (a) and (b) of this subsection, the proportionality of the charge shall be based on the number of transactions processed at the satellite device or point-of-sale terminal.  (June 9, 2001, D.C. Law 13-308, § 504, 48 DCR 3244.)
DC Code § 26-131.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 26 - Banks and Other Financial Institutions|Chapter 1A - Automated Teller Machines|§ 26-131.05. Evaluation of automated teller machine safety

(a) An operator of, or person controlling, an automated teller machine shall adopt procedures for evaluating the safety of an automated teller machine. The procedures shall include a consideration of the following: (1) The extent to which the lighting for the automated teller machine complies, or will comply, with the standards required by this chapter; (2) The presence of obstructions, including landscaping and vegetation, in the area of the automated teller machine, the access area, and the defined parking area; and (3) The incidence of crimes of violence in the immediate neighborhood of the automated teller machine, as reflected in the records of the local law enforcement agency. (b) This chapter shall not impose a duty to relocate or modify an automated teller machine upon the occurrence of a particular event or circumstance.  (June 9, 2001, D.C. Law 13-308, § 505, 48 DCR 3244.)
DC Code § 26-131.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 26 - Banks and Other Financial Institutions|Chapter 1A - Automated Teller Machines|§ 26-131.06. Lighting of automated teller machine area

(a) A person who controls an access area or a defined parking area shall provide lighting for the access area or defined parking area, and the operator or person controlling an automated teller machine shall provide lighting for the automated teller machine and the exterior of an enclosed automated teller machine installation, during hours of darkness if the automated teller machine is open and operating, according to the following standards: (1) There shall be a minimum of 10 candlefoot power at the face of the automated teller machine extending unobstructed outward 5 feet. (2) There shall be a minimum of 2 candlefoot power within 50 feet in all unobstructed directions from the face of the automated teller machine. (3) If the automated teller machine is located within 10 feet of the corner of a building and the automated teller machine is generally accessible from the adjacent side of the building, there shall be a minimum of 2 candlefoot power along the first 40 unobstructed feet of the adjacent side of the building. (4) There shall be a minimum of 2 candlefoot power in the portion of the defined parking area within 60 feet of the automated teller machine. (b) This section shall not apply to an automated teller machine which is located inside a building: (1) Unless the building is a freestanding installation that exists for the sole purpose of providing an enclosure for the automated teller machine; or (2) If an automated teller machine transaction can be conducted from outside the building.  (June 9, 2001, D.C. Law 13-308, § 506, 48 DCR 3244.)
DC Code § 26-131.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 26 - Banks and Other Financial Institutions|Chapter 1A - Automated Teller Machines|§ 26-131.07. Automated teller machine surcharge disclosure

(a) An operator of an automated teller machine in the District shall not impose a surcharge upon a customer for the use of an automated teller machine, including a use where there is a sale of a good or service, unless the surcharge is clearly disclosed to the customer electronically on the automated teller machine. After the disclosure is made, the person using the automated teller machine shall be provided an opportunity to cancel the use of the automated teller machine without incurring a surcharge. (b) If person using an automated teller machine uses an access device issued by a person other than the operator of the automated teller machine, the operator of the automated teller machine shall disclose to the person using the automated teller machine that, in addition to any surcharge charged by the operator, a fee may be charged by the person’s financial institution for the use of the automated teller machine.  (June 9, 2001, D.C. Law 13-308, § 507, 48 DCR 3244.)
DC Code § 26-131.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 26 - Banks and Other Financial Institutions|Chapter 1A - Automated Teller Machines|§ 26-131.08. Point-of-sale terminal surcharge disclosure

(a) An operator of a point-of-sale terminal in the District shall not impose a surcharge upon a person for the use of the point-of-sale terminal unless the surcharge is clearly disclosed to the person before the surcharge is incurred and before the customer is obligated to pay for a good or service. (b) A disclosure under subsection (a) of this section shall be made as follows: (1) If the point-of-sale device is purchased before June 9, 2001, or does not have an electronic display, the fee disclosure shall be on a label meeting federal standards or such other standards as may be promulgated by the Commissioner consistent with the purposes of this chapter. (2) If the point-of-sale device is purchased on or after June 9, 2001, and has an electronic display, the fee disclosure shall be on a label meeting federal standards or such other standards as may be promulgated by the Commissioner consistent with the purposes of this chapter and shall be displayed on the electronic display before the surcharge is incurred and before the person using the point-of-sale terminal is obligated to pay for the good or service being purchased.  (June 9, 2001, D.C. Law 13-308, § 508, 48 DCR 3244.)
DC Code § 26-131.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 26 - Banks and Other Financial Institutions|Chapter 1A - Automated Teller Machines|§ 26-131.09. Complaints against an operator of an automated teller machine

(a) An operator of an automated teller machine shall clearly and conspicuously disclose on a label or sign posted on the automated teller machine, or in clear view of a person viewing the automated teller machine, the name, address, and telephone number of the Department and the operator. The label or sign shall also state that a person may send comments or complaints regarding the automated teller machine to the Department and shall state that the Department is an agency of the District. (b) The Commissioner may investigate a complaint, in whatever form received, regarding an automated teller machine. The investigation of the Commissioner under this subsection may include an examination of the automated teller machine. The operator of the automated teller machine shall pay to the Commissioner the reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the Commissioner for the examination or investigation.  (June 9, 2001, D.C. Law 13-308, § 509, 48 DCR 3244.)
DC Code § 26-131.10 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 26 - Banks and Other Financial Institutions|Chapter 1A - Automated Teller Machines|§ 26-131.10. Registration of automated teller machines

(a) Except as provided in subsections (d) and (e) of this section, an automated teller machine operated in the District shall be registered with the Commissioner by the operator of the automated teller machine. The operator shall pay annually to the Commissioner a nonrefundable registration fee of $500 for the first automated teller machine operated by the operator in the District and $50 for each additional automated teller machine operated by the operator in the District. If the operator does not pay the total annual fee imposed under this subsection, each automated teller machine of the operator in the District shall be considered not to be registered under this subsection. (b) No refund or abatement of a registration fee paid under this section shall be made if the registration is surrendered, cancelled, revoked, or suspended before the expiration of the period for which the fee was paid. (c) The Commissioner may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the registration of an operator under this section if the Commissioner finds that the operator or an owner, director, officer, member, partner, trustee, employee, or agent of the operator has: (1) Made a material misstatement in the application for registration; (2) Committed a fraud, engaged in dishonest activity, or made a misrepresentation in connection with the operation of the automated teller machine; (3) Demonstrated a lack of competence in connection with the operation of the automated teller machine; or (4) Violated any provision of this chapter or any regulation promulgated under this chapter. (d) The registration requirement in subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to automated teller machines owned or operated by a depository institution insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. (e) The Electronic Fund Transfer Act, approved November 10, 1978 (92 Stat. 3728; 15 U.S.C. § 1693 et seq.), and any regulations issued, or that may be issued, under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, except for those provisions, amendments, or regulations that establish crimes or provide for nonfinancial penalties, are hereby adopted as part of this chapter. Compliance with the Electronic Fund Transfer Act shall be considered to be compliance with this section.  (June 9, 2001, D.C. Law 13-308, § 510, 48 DCR 3244; Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 2602, 48 DCR 6981; Mar. 13, 2004, D.C. Law 15-105, § 60, 51 DCR 881.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 14-28, in subsec. (a), substituted “Except as provided in subsections (d) and (e) of this section, an automated” for “An automated”; added subsec. (d) relating to applicability of the registration requirement; and added subsec. (e) relating to the Electronic Fund Transfer Act. D.C. Law 15-105, in subsec. (e), validated previously made technical corrections. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2402 of Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-124, August 3, 2001, 48 DCR 7861).
DC Code § 26-131.11 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 26 - Banks and Other Financial Institutions|Chapter 1A - Automated Teller Machines|§ 26-131.11. Record keeping requirements

An operator of an automated teller machine in the District shall maintain and, upon request, make available to the Commissioner, in a form satisfactory to the Commissioner, such books, records, and accounts as will enable the Commissioner to verify the daily activity at each of the operator’s automated teller machines. An operator shall retain the books, records, and accounts referred to in the previous sentence for at least 90 days from the date of the daily activity.  (June 9, 2001, D.C. Law 13-308, § 511, 48 DCR 3244.)
DC Code § 26-131.12 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 26 - Banks and Other Financial Institutions|Chapter 1A - Automated Teller Machines|§ 26-131.12. Penalties

If the Commissioner finds, after notice and a hearing, that a person has violated this chapter or a rule or regulation promulgated, or order issued, under this chapter, the Commissioner may order the person to pay to the Department a civil penalty in such amount as the Commissioner determines is appropriate; provided, that the amount of the penalty shall not exceed $1,000 for a violation; provided further, that if there is a continuing violation, the penalty may be no more than the greater of $1,000 or $100 multiplied by the number of days that the violation has continued.  (June 9, 2001, D.C. Law 13-308, § 512, 48 DCR 3244.)
DC Code § 26-131.13 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 26 - Banks and Other Financial Institutions|Chapter 1A - Automated Teller Machines|§ 26-131.13. Authority of Commissioner to issue rules and regulations

The Commissioner may promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this chapter in accordance with subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2.  (June 9, 2001, D.C. Law 13-308, § 513, 48 DCR 3244.)  Cross References Banking institutions formed under federal statute, application of District law, see § 26-710.
DC Code § 26-301 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 26 - Banks and Other Financial Institutions|Chapter 3 - Check Cashers|§ 26-301. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Check” means any check, draft, money order, personal money order, or other instrument for the transmission or payment of money. (2) “Check cashing” means the exchange of a check for money delivered to the presenter at the time and place of the presentation. (3) Repealed. (4) “Issue date” means, on a check held for deferred deposit, the date the check is cashed and the deferred deposit agreement is originated. (5) “Licensee” means any person duly licensed by the Superintendent [Commissioner] pursuant to this chapter. (6) “Limited station” means a type of check cashing business that authorizes the licensee to carry on the business of cashing checks for employees of a single and particular business or office and at a single location at or near such particular business or office site. (7) “Mobile unit” means any vehicle or other movable structure from which the business of cashing checks is to be conducted. (8) “Person” means an individual, firm, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, 2 or more persons having a joint or common interest, or any other legal or commercial entity, or group of individuals however organized but does not include the United States government, the government of the District of Columbia, or the United States Postal Service. (9) “Superintendent” means the Superintendent of the Office of Banking and Financial Institutions [Commissioner of the Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking].  (May 12, 1998, D.C. Law 12-111, § 2, 45 DCR 1782; Nov. 24, 2007, D.C. Law 17-42, § 2(a), 54 DCR 9988.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 26-1101. Section References This section is referenced in § 28-3303. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 17-42 repealed par. (3) which had read as follows: “(3) ‘Deferred deposit’ means a supplemental check cashing service that allows the maker, in the event of a need for emergency cash, to write a personal check and receive cash immediately upon presentment and qualification, while delaying the deposit of the check into his or her personal checking account, pursuant to an agreement with the licensed check casher, for a mutually agreed to number of days following the issue date of the check. Post-dating of personal checks cashed and held for deferred deposit shall be prohibited.” Effective Dates Section 4 of D.C. Law 17-42 provided: “This act shall take effect following the certification by the Chief Financial Officer, through a revised quarterly revenue estimate for fiscal year 2008, that local funds exceed the annual revenue estimates incorporated in the fiscal year 2008 budget and financial plan in an amount sufficient to account for its fiscal effect. The Chief Financial Officer shall set aside revenue to account for the cost of fully implementing this act.”
DC Code § 26-302 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 26 - Banks and Other Financial Institutions|Chapter 3 - Check Cashers|§ 26-302. Requirement of license

Except as provided in § 26-303 no person, including a person doing so on May 12, 1998, shall engage in the business of cashing checks for consideration without first obtaining a license from the Superintendent [Commissioner] pursuant to this chapter. No separate license under this chapter shall be required for any agent of a licensee.  (May 12, 1998, D.C. Law 12-111, § 3, 45 DCR 1782.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 26-1102.
DC Code § 26-303 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 26 - Banks and Other Financial Institutions|Chapter 3 - Check Cashers|§ 26-303. Exemptions

The provisions of the chapter shall not apply to: (1) Banks, credit unions, trust companies, building and loan associations, and savings and loan associations organized under the laws of the United States or of the District of Columbia or authorized to do business in the District of Columbia; (2) The United States Postal Service; or (3) Any person who cashes checks without consideration or a charge.  (May 12, 1998, D.C. Law 12-111, § 4, 45 DCR 1782.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 26-1103. Section References This section is referenced in § 26-302.
DC Code § 26-304 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 26 - Banks and Other Financial Institutions|Chapter 3 - Check Cashers|§ 26-304. Form and contents of application for license

(a) An application for a license under this chapter shall be in writing under oath in the form prescribed by the Superintendent [Commissioner of the Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking]. (b) The application shall include: (1) If the applicant is an individual, the applicant’s name, business address and telephone number, and residence address and telephone number; (2) If the applicant is a partnership or other non-corporate business association, the business name, business address and telephone number, and the residence address and telephone number of each: (A) General partner, if the applicant is a limited partnership; (B) General partner who holds the interest in the partnership or more than 10% interest if the applicant is a general partnership; or (C) Member, if the applicant is a limited liability company or other non-corporate business association; (3) If the applicant is a corporation: (A) The name, address, and telephone number of the corporate entity; and (B) The name, business telephone number, and the residence and telephone number of the president, senior vice presidents, secretary, treasurer, each director, and each stockholder owning or controlling 10% or more of any class of stock in the corporation; (4) The applicant’s business plan; (5) The name under which the check cashing business is to be conducted; (6) The name and address of the applicant’s registered agent; (7) The location at which the applicant proposes to conduct business; (8) If the applicant seeks to conduct business from a mobile unit, the District registration number or other identification of the mobile unit and the area in which the applicant proposes to operate the mobile unit; (9) If the applicant seeks to conduct business from a limited station, the group of employees that would be served and the location at which these employees would be served; and (10) Any other information that the Superintendent [Commissioner] requires.  (May 12, 1998, D.C. Law 12-111, § 5, 45 DCR 1782.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 26-1104. Section References This section is referenced in § 26-308.
DC Code § 26-305 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 26 - Banks and Other Financial Institutions|Chapter 3 - Check Cashers|§ 26-305. Application and license fees

At the time of filing an application under this chapter, each applicant shall pay to the Superintendent [Commissioner of the Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking] a non-refundable license fee of $300, except that an applicant for a license to maintain one or more limited stations shall pay the non-refundable limited station license application fee as provided in § 26-314.  (May 12, 1998, D.C. Law 12-111, § 6, 45 DCR 1782.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 26-1105. Section References This section is referenced in § 26-308.
DC Code § 26-306 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 26 - Banks and Other Financial Institutions|Chapter 3 - Check Cashers|§ 26-306. Bond to accompany application for license

(a) At the time of filing an application under this chapter, each applicant shall file with the Superintendent [Commissioner of Insurance, Securities, and Banking] a bond in the sum of $5,000 for each location and mobile unit from which the applicant proposes in the application to conduct business. The bond shall be issued by a person authorized to issue such bonds in the District and shall be in a form satisfactory to the Superintendent [Commissioner]. To satisfy the requirements of this section, the bond shall be effective on the date the license is issued by the Superintendent [Commissioner] and run to the Superintendent [Commissioner] for the use of the District. The applicant shall be the obligor of the bond. The bond must be conditioned upon the observance by the applicant of all the provisions of this chapter and of all rules and regulations lawfully made by the Superintendent [Commissioner] hereunder, and must be for the benefit of the District concerning any and all monies that become due or owing to the District from the applicant under this chapter as well as for the benefit of any private claimants against the applicant with respect to the cashing of checks in the District. The surety on the bond shall have the right to cancel such bond upon giving 30 days written notice to the Superintendent [Commissioner] and thereafter shall be relieved of liability for any breach of condition occurring after the effective date of the cancellation. Any license issued pursuant to this chapter shall be revoked, and void, by operation of law during any period when the bond required by this section is not in full force and effect. (b) If the Superintendent [Commissioner], at any time, reasonably determines that the bond is insecure, deficient in amount, or exhausted in whole or in part, or if the surety on the bond has notified the Superintendent [Commissioner] of its intention to cancel the bond, the Superintendent [Commissioner] may, by written order, require the filing of a new or supplemental bond in order to secure compliance with this chapter. The licensee shall comply with the order within 20 days following service of the order upon the licensee.  (May 12, 1998, D.C. Law 12-111, § 7, 45 DCR 1782.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 26-1106. Section References This section is referenced in § 26-308 and § 26-316.