Maryland § 10-301
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 10-301, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-301.
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Bail bond” means a written obligation of a defendant, with or without a surety or collateral security, that:
(1) is conditioned on the appearance of the defendant as required; and
(2) provides for the payment of a penal sum according to its terms.
(c) “Bail bondsman” means an authorized insurance producer of a surety insurer.
(d) “Collateral security” means any property deposited, pledged, or encumbered to secure the performance of a bail bond.
(e) “License” means a license issued by the Commissioner to provide bail bondsman services.
(f) “Provide bail bondsman services” means to provide any service in the bail bondsman trade.
(g) (1) “Surety” means a person, other than the defendant, that guarantees the appearance of the defendant by executing a bail bond.
(2) “Surety” includes an uncompensated or accommodation surety.
(h) “Surety insurer” means a person that, for compensation, directly or through an authorized insurance producer, acts as a surety on a bail bond.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 10-301
What does Maryland Code § 10-301 cover?
Section 10-301 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 10-301?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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