Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 5-209
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 5-209
in effect(a) In this section, “property bondsman” means a person other than a defendant who executes a bail bond secured by real estate in the State.
(b) A property bondsman may authorize an agent in writing to execute on behalf of the property bondsman:
(1) a bail bond; and
(2) a declaration of trust or deed of trust to secure a bail bond by real estate.
(c) If all other requirements of law are met, a person authorized by law to take a bail bond shall take a bail bond secured by declaration of trust or deed of trust on real estate properly executed by an authorized agent of a property bondsman.
(d) (1) A person who acts as a property bondsman for compensation shall provide to the court documentation of ownership, tax status, and liens against the property posted.
(2) A person described under paragraph (1) of this subsection who willfully provides false documentation is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
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