1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a person is entitled to receive, renew or hold a license as a bail enforcement agent if the person:

(a) Is a natural person not less than 21 years of age.

(b) Is a citizen of the United States or is lawfully entitled to remain and work in the United States.

(c) Has:

(1) A high school diploma;

(2) A general equivalency diploma or an equivalent document; or

(3) An equivalent education as determined by the Commissioner.

(d) Has complied with the requirements of subsection 4 of NRS 697.180.

(e) Has submitted to the Commissioner the results of an examination conducted by a psychiatrist or psychologist licensed to practice in this state which indicate that the person does not suffer from a psychological condition that would adversely affect the ability of the person to carry out his or her duties as a bail enforcement agent.

(f) Has passed any written examination required by this chapter.

(g) Submits to the Commissioner the results of a test to detect the presence of a controlled substance in the system of the person that was administered no earlier than 30 days before the date of the application for the license which do not indicate the presence of any controlled substance for which the person does not possess a current and lawful prescription issued in the name of the person.

(h) Successfully completes the training required by NRS 697.177.

2. A person is not entitled to receive, renew or hold a license of a bail enforcement agent if the person:

(a) Has been convicted of a felony in this state or of any offense committed in another state which would be a felony if committed in this state; or

(b) Has been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude or the unlawful use, sale or possession of a controlled substance.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 3380; A 2011, 3417; 2013, 3294)