Montana § 33-17-1601 - Special Qualifications For Surety Bail Bond Insurance License

§ 33-17-1601. Special Qualifications For Surety Bail Bond Insurance License

Special qualifications for surety bail bond insurance license. (1) Before approving an application for a surety bail bond insurance license, the commissioner shall verify that the individual: (a) is a natural person at least 18 years of age; (b) is a citizen of the United States or is lawfully entitled to remain and work in the United States; (c) maintains a fixed place of business or is a full-time agent within the state; (d) has obtained a high school diploma, a general equivalency diploma or equivalent document, or an equivalent education as determined by the commissioner; (e) has complied with the requirements of 33-17-211 ; and (f) has successfully completed the training required in 33-17-1602 . (2) An individual may not receive, renew, or hold a surety bail bond license if the individual: (a) has been convicted of a felony in this state or of any offense committed in another state that would be a felony if committed in this state; or (b) has been convicted of an offense involving dishonesty, a breach of trust, violence, threatened violence, or the unlawful use, sale, or possession of a controlled substance.