§ 17-6-50.1 - Continuing education programs for professional bondsmen; fee; annual requirement; certificate of completion - Georgia Statutes

O.C.G.A. 17-6-50.1 (2010)
17-6-50.1. Continuing education programs for professional bondsmen; fee; annual requirement; certificate of completion

(a) The Georgia Association of Professional Bondsmen shall approve continuing education programs offered by professional associations, educational institutions, government agencies, and others as deemed appropriate for professional bondsmen to attend.

(b) The fee for continuing education programs for professional bondsmen shall not exceed $125.00 annually.

(c) Professional bondsmen shall be required to obtain eight hours of continuing education annually.

(d) On or before January 31 of each year, each professional bondsman shall submit a certificate of completion of eight hours of approved continuing education to the individual or department which is responsible for issuing bail bonds for each jurisdiction in which he or she is doing business.