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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".10" citation="COMAR 31.03.05.10" title_num="31" subtitle_num="03" chapter_num="05" heading="Records.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A bail bondsman shall maintain for a period of 5 years after termination of the surety liability all documentation collected, prepared, and produced by the bail bondsman in the course of providing bail bondsman services, which shall include, but is not limited to, the following:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Evidence of the return of any security or collateral, including a receipt evidencing the return or repayment of the security or collateral;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Copies of the affidavit made in connection with posting a bond or an indemnity agreement or collateral received; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Copies of all written representations made to any court or to any public official for the purpose of avoiding a forfeiture of bail, setting aside a forfeiture of bail, or causing a defendant to be released on the defendant’s own recognizance.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>In addition to the records set forth in §A of this regulation, a bail bondsman’s records shall include the following information:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A copy of the power of attorney form;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The date the bond was executed;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The name of the person who signed the indemnity agreement;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The amount of the bond;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>The premium charged;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>The premium reported to the surety insurer and the date reported;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>A description, including the date and amount, of any collateral received;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>A description, including the date and amount, of any collateral returned;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>The indemnity agreement;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>The disposition of the bond, including the date of disposition;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(11)">
      <text>A copy of any receipt for payment made to obtain an indemnity agreement or for an installment agreement;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(12)">
      <text>The bail bond application;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(13)">
      <text>A copy of the bail bond;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(14)">
      <text>The installment agreement, if any; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(15)">
      <text>The information required under Regulation .09D of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Records required by this regulation shall be maintained in writing or by electronic means, provided that the records:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Are clear and legible;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Accurately reproduce an original document in its entirety, including any attachments to the document; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Preserve any signature contained on the document.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The certification required pursuant to Insurance Article, §10-309(e)(3), Annotated Code of Maryland, shall be submitted by December 31 on a form made available by the Commissioner.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>