Proposed Rules

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Proposed Rule Ch. 709 (Rev.): License and Renewal Fees and Application Requirements for Maine’s Money Transmitter Licensing and Requirements for Licensing Through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS)

Comment Deadline: July 1, 2025

This rule amends Bureau Rule Chapter 709 as it pertains to reporting requirements for unhosted cryptocurrency wallets. The existing provisions have proven difficult or impossible for industry to comply with and new methods have been developed and are being implemented to address the concerns surrounding unhosted wallets.

Proposed Rule Ch. 709 (Rev.) (DOCX)

Contact Person:
Linda Conti, Superintendent
Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection
35 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Linda.Conti@maine.gov
Phone: (207) 624-8527
Fax: (207) 582-7699
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