§ 1800. — 1800. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 558, Sec. 15.)

(a)
An insurer shall not execute an undertaking of bail except by and through a person holding a bail license issued as provided in this chapter. A person shall not in this state solicit or negotiate in respect to execution or delivery of an undertaking of bail or bail bond by an insurer, or execute or deliver such an undertaking of bail or bail bond unless licensed as provided in this chapter, but if so licensed, such person may so solicit, negotiate, and effect such undertakings or bail bonds without holding or being named in any license specified in Chapter 5 of this part.
(b)
(1)
A person shall not perform in this state the activities of a bail fugitive recovery agent, as defined in paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 1299.01 of the
Penal Code, or solicit or negotiate to perform the activities of a bail fugitive recovery agent, as defined in paragraph 4 of subdivision (a) of Section 1299.01 of the Penal Code, unless licensed pursuant to this chapter.
(2)
Any person, persons, or entity, including licensed bail agents and surety insurers, that hire, contract, solicit, or appoint another person or persons to act as a bail fugitive recovery agent shall ensure that the hired person or persons are duly licensed by the department as a bail fugitive recovery agent under paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 1801.
(c)
For purposes of this section, “solicit” shall include any written or printed presentation or advertising made by mail or other publication, or any oral presentation or advertising by means of telephone, radio, or television which implies that an individual is licensed under this chapter, and any
activity in arranging for bail which results in remuneration to the individual conducting that activity.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 558, Sec. 15. (AB 487) Effective January 1, 2026.