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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 31.03.05.05" title_num="31" subtitle_num="03" chapter_num="05" heading="Appointments.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A bail bondsman shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Before conducting business as a bail bondsman, be appointed by a surety insurer to provide bail bondsman services; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Comply with the requirements of Maryland Rule 4-217.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A surety insurer that terminates the appointment of a bail bondsman shall immediately file a written notice of the termination with the Commissioner and with the Chief Clerk of the District Court of Maryland.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>