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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
§ 3. As used in this Act, the term:
(a) “Currency” means currency and coin of the United States;
(b) (Blank);
(c) “Director” means Director of the Illinois State Police;
(d) “Financial Institution” means any:
(1) National or state bank or banking association;
(2) Agency or branch of a foreign bank, or international bank;
(3) Industrial savings bank;
(4) Trust company;
(5) Federal or state savings and loan association;
(6) Federal or state credit union;
(7) Community or ambulatory currency exchange;
(8) Issuer, redeemer, or cashier of travelers' checks, money orders, or similar instruments;
(9) Operator of a credit card system;
(10) Insurance company;
(11) Dealer in precious metals, stones, and jewels;
(12) Loan or finance company;
(13) Pawnbroker;
(14) Travel agency;
(15) Licensed sender of money;
(16) Telegraph company;
(17) Business engaged in vehicle or vessel sales, including automobile, airplane and boat sales;
(18) Person involved in real estate closings, settlements, sales, or auctions.
However, “Financial Institution” does not include an office, department, agency or other entity of State government.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 205. Financial Regulation § 685/3. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-205-financial-regulation/il-st-sect-205-685-3/
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