Sec. 200.12. Books and records

(a) Each licensee shall, in connection with its virtual currency business activity, make, keep, and preserve all of its books and records in their original form or native file format for a period of at least seven years from the date of their creation and in a condition that will allow the superintendent to determine whether the licensee is complying with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. The books and records maintained by each licensee shall, without limitation, include:

(1) for each transaction, the amount, date, and precise time of the transaction, any payment instructions, the total amount of fees and charges received and paid to, by, or on behalf of the licensee, and the names, account numbers, and physical addresses of:

(i) the party or parties to the transaction that are customers or accountholders of the licensee; and

(ii) to the extent practicable, any other parties to the transaction;

(2) a general ledger containing all asset, liability, ownership equity, income, and expense accounts;

(3) bank statements and bank reconciliation records;

(4) any statements or valuations sent or provided to customers and counterparties;

(5) records or minutes of meetings of the board of directors or an equivalent governing body;

(6) records demonstrating compliance with applicable State and Federal anti-money laundering laws, rules, and regulations, including customer identification and verification documents, records linking customers to their respective accounts and balances, and a record of all compliance breaches;

(7) communications and documentation related to investigations of customer complaints and transaction error resolution or concerning facts giving rise to possible violations of laws, rules, or regulations;

(8) all other records required to be maintained in accordance with this Part; and

(9) all other records as the superintendent may require.

(b) Each licensee shall provide the department, upon request, immediate access to all facilities, books, records, documents, or other information maintained by the licensee or its affiliates, wherever located.

(c) Records of non-completed, outstanding, or inactive virtual currency accounts or transactions shall be maintained for at least five years after the time when any such virtual currency has been deemed, under the Abandoned Property Law, to be abandoned property.