NRS697.170. Bail solicitor: Qualifications.

      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.

      (Added to NRS by 1971, 1909; A 1977, 1036; 1997, 3385)