26.1-26.6-04. Appointment and license as bail bond agent - Pledge of property as security - Penalty

26.1-26.6-04. Appointment and license as bail bond agent - Pledge of property as security - Penalty. A person may not act in the capacity of a bail bond agent or perform any of the functions, duties, or powers prescribed for a bail bond agent under this chapter unless that person is appointed and licensed as provided in this chapter. However, this section does not prohibit any individual from pledging real or other property as security for a bail bond in judicial proceedings if the individual does not receive, or is not promised, money or other things of value therefor. Violation of this section is a class A misdemeanor.