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§ 12–1203

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Fin. Inst. § 12-1203 (2026)
Title 12. Miscellaneous Institutions and Activities
Subtitle 12. Virtual Currency Kiosks

§ 12–1203Copy Citation

(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.