(a) An individual may not hold himself or herself out to the public as a professional bondsman or a professional surety bondsman, operate as a recovery agent, or use any term, title, or abbreviation that expresses, infers, or implies that the individual is licensed as a professional bondsman unless the individual at the time holds a valid license as a professional bondsman as provided in this article.
(b) All applicants shall pass an examination, unless exempted by this article, based on criteria established by the Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board and established under Section 15-13-203 and shall comply with the continuing education requirements established by this article.
(c) The board may issue an apprentice license, which expires 120 days after issuance, to any applicant who satisfies all criteria for licensure except passing the examination. The board may require an applicant for licensure as an apprentice to sign an affidavit, on a form provided by the board, attesting that the applicant has no felony convictions. The board, by rule, may also provide an age exception to allow any applicant who is 19 or 20 years of age to work as an apprentice until he or she reaches the age of 21 years. The board may charge a fee, not exceeding fifty dollars ($50), for an apprentice license.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.
Article 8 - Alabama Bail Bond Regulatory Act.
Section 15-13-200 - Short Title.
Section 15-13-201 - Definitions.
Section 15-13-202 - License Requirements; Apprentice License.
Section 15-13-204 - Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board - Liability.
Section 15-13-205 - Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board - President and Vice President.
Section 15-13-206 - Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board - Alabama Bail Bond Board Fund.
Section 15-13-208 - Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board - Meetings; Quorum.
Section 15-13-209 - Licensing Violations.
Section 15-13-210 - Application for Licensure.
Section 15-13-211 - Licensure Requirements.
Section 15-13-213 - Identification Card.
Section 15-13-214 - Civil Penalty for False Statements to Board.
Section 15-13-215 - Suspension, Revocation, etc., of License; Renewal of Suspended License.
Section 15-13-216 - Application of Administrative Procedure Act.
Section 15-13-217 - Examination; Continuing Education; Certification; Costs and Fees.
Section 15-13-218 - Effect of Criminal or Civil Actions Under Article.