Ch. 36                                     1995 LAWS OF MARYLAND

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section formerly was the first sentence of Art. 48A, §
676(e).

The former limitation "unless the context requires otherwise" is deleted as
surplusage because it states a general rule of statutory construction.

The only other changes are in style.

Defined terms: "Commissioner" § 1-101

"Provide bail bondsman services" § 10-301

(F)     PROVIDE BAIL BONDSMAN SERVICES.

"PROVIDE BAIL BONDSMAN SERVICES" MEANS TO PROVIDE ANY SERVICE IN
THE BAIL BONDSMAN TRADE.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection formerly was Art. 48A, § 676(f).

No changes are made.

Defined term: "Bail bondsman" § 10-301

(G)    SURETY.

(1)      "SURETY" MEANS A PERSON, OTHER THAN THE DEFENDANT, THAT
GUARANTEES THE APPEARANCE OF THE DEFENDANT BY EXECUTING A BAIL BOND.

(2)     "SURETY" INCLUDES AN UNCOMPENSATED OR ACCOMMODATION
SURETY.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection formerly was Art. 48A, § 676(g).

The only changes are in style.

Defined terms: "Bail bond" § 10-301
"Person" § 1-101

(H) SURETY INSURER.

"SURETY INSURER" MEANS A PERSON THAT, FOR COMPENSATION, DIRECTLY
OR THROUGH AN AUTHORIZED AGENT, ACTS AS A SURETY ON A BAIL BOND.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 48A, § 676(h).

The phrase "acts as a surety" is substituted for the former phrase "becoming
... a surety" for clarity.

The former reference to being "in the business" of a surety is deleted as
included in the reference to acting as a surety "for compensation".

Defined terms: "Bail bond" § 10-301
"Person" § 1-101
"Surety" § 10-301

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