A change to the Maryland Money Transmission Act, effective October 1, 2026, will exclude certain payroll processors from the definition of 'money transmitter'.
What changed
Specific businesses no longer require licensure under Maryland's Money Transmission Act if they meet certain conditions.
Compliance perspective
Entities need to assess their operations to confirm if they qualify for the exemption from licensure.
Key date
Effective date: October 1, 2026.
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