N.J. Admin. Code § 3:24-5.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 3:24-5.6 - Dual business and deposit record requirements

(a) The checks, drafts, money orders or cash of any other business in which the licensee is engaged shall not be commingled with other funds in the licensee's bank account or with the cash or checks on hand.

1. A licensee may apply to the Commissioner in writing for an exception to the requirements set forth in (a) above which prohibits commingling of checks, drafts, money orders or cash of any other business conducted by the licensee on the same premises, with the cash or checks on hand. The Commissioner shall grant an exception based on the following criteria and conditions:

i. The licensee shall continue to maintain a separate bank account for the check cashing business as required by N.J.S.A. 17:15A-44f and 3:24-5.6(a);

ii. The licensee shall provide the Department with complete access to all check cashing records, as well as the records of all other businesses, funds of which are commingled with funds of the check cashing business, conducted by the licensee at the licensed location(s) and/or at the approved limited station branch(es);

iii. The licensee shall maintain and utilize a separate payment bank account for transfers of funds and/or payment of funds related to other businesses;

iv. The licensee shall fill out Department Form No. 001-95 on a daily basis for each licensed location and for each limited station branch. Form No. 001-95 shall provide financial accounting deemed sufficient to track the flow of funds and to reconcile cash balances of all activities which result in use of the check cashing drawer for funds. These forms shall be maintained on file for a period of two years; and

v. The check cashing register tape of all activity (including, but not limited to, checks cashed and money order activity) shall be available with Form No. 001-95.

(b) Separate records shall be kept for a check cashing business conducted on the same premises where another business is also operated. In such cases the licensee shall apportion to the check cashing business its share of expense. Reasonable estimates may be used.

N.J. Admin. Code § 3:24-5.6

Amended by R.1995 d.656, effective 12/18/1995.
See: 27 New Jersey Register 3255(a), 27 New Jersey Register 5011(b).