§ 12-1203
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§12–1203.
(a)Beginning January 1, 2026, a virtual currency kiosk operator shall register a virtual currency kiosk with the Commissioner before operating the virtual currency kiosk in the State.
(b)An application for registration shall include:
(1)The name of the virtual currency kiosk operator;
(2)The address of the virtual currency kiosk operator;
(3)Unique identifying information for the virtual currency kiosk, such as the manufacturer name, model number, serial number, or asset tag;
(4)If the virtual currency kiosk operator intends to operate the virtual currency kiosk from any fixed location for more than 30 days in a calendar year, each physical address where the virtual currency kiosk will be operated;
(5)If the virtual currency kiosk operator intends to operate the virtual currency kiosk at any location for 30 days or less in a calendar year, the geographic area where the licensee intends to operate the virtual currency kiosk; and
(6)Any other information that the Commissioner requires by regulation.
(c)A virtual currency kiosk operator:
(1)Shall renew the registration on an annual basis; and
(2)May be required to pay a fee at the time of renewal.
(d)The Commissioner may adopt and enforce:
(1)Registration procedures for virtual currency kiosks, which may include the use of NMLS;
(2)Registration fees for virtual currency kiosks, which may include fees for the use of NMLS, to be paid directly by the virtual currency kiosk operator;
(3)Procedures and fees for renewing a virtual currency kiosk’s registration, which may include fees for the renewed use of NMLS, to be paid directly by the virtual currency kiosk operator;
(4)Regulations regarding the lighting and safety of virtual currency kiosk locations; and
(5)Regulations regarding appropriate signage to clearly identify a kiosk as a virtual currency kiosk.