CT SB00204

Limits commissioner examinations of surety bail bond agents to no more than once every three years, unless good cause is shown for more frequent examinations.

Requires all licensed surety bail bond agents to pay an annual $450 fee by January 31st to cover examination costs.

Automatically expires licenses of agents who fail to pay the annual fee by January 31st, but reinstates licenses immediately upon payment within 10 days of expiration.

Requires the commissioner to notify all licensed agents by December 15th annually about the automatic expiration provision.

Authorizes the commissioner to establish continuing education requirements for surety bail bond agents through regulation.