SB212 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jack W. Williams Senator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Bail Bond Regulatory Act, qualifications of Professional Bail Bonding Board and fees revised, temporary licenses provided, Secs. 15-13-201, 15-13-202, 15-13-203, 15-13-206, 15-13-207, 15-13-210, 15-13-211, 15-13-214, 15-13-217 am'd.

Description

Under existing law, the Alabama Bail Bond Regulatory Act authorizes the Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board to license professional bail bondsmen, professional bail companies, professional surety bondsmen, professional surety companies, and recovery agents.

This bill would provide further for definitions and the qualifications of members appointed to the board.

This bill would authorize the board to issue temporary licenses to certain qualified applicants, would authorize the board to employ legal council, and would require the passage of an examination before regular licensure.

This bill would limit the maximum amount of fees the board, by rule, may establish and charge.

This bill would also clarify that application and renewal fees apply to all licensees of the board.

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Subjects

Bail Bonds