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Nevada Revised Statutes Title 57. Insurance § 697.170. Bail solicitor: Qualifications

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a person is entitled to receive, renew or hold a license as a bail solicitor if the person:

(a) Is a natural person not less than 18 years of age.

(b) Is a resident of this state and has resided in this state for not less than 3 months immediately preceding the date of the application for the license.

(c) Is the bona fide employee of a licensed bail agent as a bail solicitor, or is to be so employed subject to the issuance of the license.

(d) Has successfully completed a 6-hour course of instruction in bail bonds that is:

(1) Offered by a state or national organization of bail agents or another organization that administers training programs for bail solicitors; and

(2) Is approved by the Commissioner.

(e) Has passed any written examination required under this chapter.

2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 697.188, a person is not entitled to receive, renew or hold a license as a bail solicitor if the person:

(a) Has been convicted of a felony in this state or of any offense committed in another state which would be a felony if committed in this state; or

(b) Has been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude or the unlawful use, sale or possession of a controlled substance.

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