Terms Used In Maryland Code, INSURANCE 10-304

  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • state: means :

    (1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

    (2) the District of Columbia. See
(a) An individual must obtain a license before the individual provides bail bondsman services in the State.

(b) A license issued by the Commissioner under this subtitle is identical to a license issued under Subtitle 1 of this title.