45-11-8. Engaging in bail bond business.

(a)(1) It shall be unlawful for any elected official, officer of the court, law enforcement officer, or attorney in this state to engage either directly or indirectly in the bail bond business. For purposes of this paragraph, the term “elected official” shall not include a person who is elected as a member of the local school board or the governing authority of a county, municipal corporation, or consolidated government. (2) It shall be unlawful for any person who is a member of the governing authority of a county, municipal corporation, or consolidated government to engage either directly or indirectly in the bail bond business within the jurisdiction of the county, municipal corporation, or consolidated government where such person holds office. (b) Any person who violates this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.