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Action required Maryland Office of Financial Regulation MD Oct 7, 2026

Maryland Money Transmitter Licensing Update

Changes to the definition of 'money transmitter' now exclude certain payroll processors, easing licensing requirements.

Changes to the definition of 'money transmitter' now exclude certain payroll processors, easing licensing requirements.

What changed

Firms acting as agents of a payor are now exempt from needing a money transmitter license if conditions are met.

Compliance perspective

Entities affected by this change should evaluate their business models in light of the new definition.

Key date

Effective date: October 1, 2026.

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