§ 5-209
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§5–209.
(a)In this section, “property bondsman” means a person other than a defendant who executes a bail bond secured by real estate in the State.
(b)A property bondsman may authorize an agent in writing to execute on behalf of the property bondsman:
(1)a bail bond; and
(2)a declaration of trust or deed of trust to secure a bail bond by real estate.
(c)If all other requirements of law are met, a person authorized by law to take a bail bond shall take a bail bond secured by declaration of trust or deed of trust on real estate properly executed by an authorized agent of a property bondsman.
(1)A person who acts as a property bondsman for compensation shall provide to the court documentation of ownership, tax status, and liens against the property posted.
(2)A person described under paragraph
(1)of this subsection who willfully provides false documentation is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.