Maryland § 5-210
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-210, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-210.
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Agent” means a person that acts or is authorized to act as the representative of a bail bondsman.
(3) (i) “Bail bondsman” means a licensed limited surety agent or a licensed professional bail bondsman.
(ii) “Bail bondsman” does not include a person that contracts with a public agency to provide bail bonds to persons detained in a correctional facility.
(b) On the grounds of a courthouse or correctional facility, a bail bondsman, an agent of a bail bondsman, an employee of the courthouse, or an employee of a correctional facility may not:
(1) approach, entice, or invite a person to use the services of a specific bail bondsman;
(2) distribute, display, or wear an item that advertises the services of a bail bondsman; or
(3) otherwise solicit business as a bail bondsman.
(c) A person who violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:
(1) a fine not exceeding $2,500, and if licensed in accordance with the Insurance Article, a 30–day license suspension for a first offense; and
(2) a fine not exceeding $5,000, and if licensed in accordance with the Insurance Article, a 90–day license suspension for a subsequent offense.
(d) A person convicted of a violation of subsection (b) of this section shall be referred to the Insurance Commissioner for appropriate action.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-210
What does Maryland Code § 5-210 cover?
Section 5-210 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 § 5-210?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 5-210" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 5-210 apply to my situation?
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