(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.
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