As used in this Act, the term:
(a) "Currency" means currency and coin of the United States;(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;(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;(11) Dealer in precious metals, stones, and jewels;(12) Loan or finance company;(15) Licensed sender of money;(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.
Amended by P.A. 102-0538,§ 530, eff. 8/20/2021.