Definitions

Act 22 of 1998, § 103, under CHECK CASHER LICENSING ACT.

Act 22 of 1998, § 103

Section 103. Definitions.

The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Check." A type of negotiable instrument as defined in 13 Pa.C.S. § 3104 (f), (g) and (h) (relating to negotiable instrument) and domestic postal money orders.

"Check casher." A business entity, whether operating as a proprietorship, partnership, association, limited liability company or corporation, that engages in the cashing of checks for a fee.

"Department." The Department of Banking and Securities of the Commonwealth. (Def. amended June 17, 2016, P.L.339, No.45)

"Licensee." A check casher licensed by the Department of Banking to engage in the business of cashing checks at a fixed location or by means of a mobile unit.

"Mobile unit." A vehicle or other movable means from which a check casher conducts business.