1. 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:

   1. (a) Is a natural person not less than 18 years of age.
   2. (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.
   3. (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.

   4. (d) Has successfully completed a 6-hour course of instruction in bail bonds that is:

      1. (1) Offered by a state or national organization of bail agents or another organization that administers training programs for bail solicitors; and
      2. (2) Is approved by the Commissioner.
   5. (e) Has passed any written examination required under this chapter.

2. 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:

   1. (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
   2. (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)