South Carolina’s New Licensing Law Concern for Some Bail Agents
By Michael J. Whitlock, Executive Vice President The recent reform package passed last year in South Carolina mandates that bail agents obtain a property and casualty license by July 1 to continue their practice. This has introduced several challenges and concerns among veteran bail agents, who attended a continuing education class organized by the South Carolina Bail Agents Association in Columbia on June 15. Key Points from the Meeting: 1. New Licensing Requirement: - Bail agents now need a property and casualty license to write bail. - This change is part of a broader reform package aimed at regulating the industry more strictly. 2. Difficulty of the Exam: - Many veteran agents, some of whom have not taken an exam in over 40 years, found the test challenging. - The…