A. Certification:

1. (1) Application: A bail bondsman seeking to be accredited as a sponsoring bail bondsman or as an accredited provider shall file an application with the superintendent on a form prescribed by the superintendent.

2. (2) Qualifications: The superintendent may certify a person as a sponsoring bail bondsman or an accredited provider if the person:

   1. (a) is a licensed bail bondsman in good standing in this state or elsewhere;
   2. (b) has been actively engaged in the bail bond business in this state or elsewhere for at least three years;
   3. (c) has reasonable knowledge of the bail bond business and the laws and rules governing its transaction in New Mexico; and
   4. (d) has a good business and personal reputation.
3. (3) Certificate: The superintendent shall issue written authorization to act as a sponsoring bail bondsman or as an accredited provider.

C. De-certification: The superintendent may decertify a sponsoring bail bondsman for:

1. (1) refusal or failure to conduct on-the-job training for an applicant for licensure as a bail bondsman or solicitor; or

2. (2) failure to continue to meet the qualifications set forth in Paragraph (2) of Subsection A of 13.20.2.15 NMAC.

   [13 NMAC 20.2.15 - Rp, 13.20.2.16 NMAC, 7/11/17]