§ Â 4337. Examination for license as bail agent.

(a) Any natural person who intends to apply for a license as a bail agent, must personally take and pass a written examination of that person’s competence to act as such. After passing the examination, the person may apply to the Commissioner for a bail agent license.

(b) The scope of the examination shall encompass all aspects of the bail bond business as shall be determined by the Department.

(c) The Department may make arrangements for administration and grading by an independent testing service.

(d) Any individual who fails to appear for the examination as scheduled or fails to pass the examination may reapply for a reexamination and remit all required fees and forms before being permitted to take the reexamination.

(e) All examination score reports are valid for a period of 12 months from the date of examination.

(f) A bail agent, whose license lapses and whose license is not suspended or revoked is exempt from retaking the examination required by this section if the bail agent applies for and is reinstated within 12 months after the date of lapse. All fees and fines associated with the lapsed and reinstated license must be paid in full prior to the Department’s approval of the request for reinstatement.