Section 33-17-1601 - 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 21 years of age;(b) is a citizen of the United States or is lawfully entitled to remain and work in the United States;(c) has obtained a high school diploma, a general equivalency diploma or equivalent document, or an equivalent education as determined by the commissioner;(d) has complied with the requirements of 33-17-211; and(e) 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.Added by Laws 2023, Ch. 592,Sec. 1, eff. 5/18/2023.