S 327 has just passed
Alabama boxing commission now regulates mixed martial arts matches. MMA promoters will now be subject to existing licensing and bonding requirements that boxing promoters are subject too.
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Friday, May 21st, 2010ALABAMA Surety Bond – Pumpers license bond
Thursday, May 20th, 2010S 103 is a new law that was recently passed in the state of Alabama.
s 103 will require a $15,000 surety bond for businesses involved in wastewater systems. This new law will require business to register and obtain a pumpers license. The law also requires licensure for those involved in installing, transporting, pumping, servicing, repairing, maintaining, and cleaning portable toilets.
New Mexico Surety bond Appraisal Management Bond
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010S 138 was just passed requiring Appraisal Management Companies to register their business and become license and bonded. The State of New Mexico will requirer real estate management companies to post a surety bond not less than. S 138 will also limit the amount of appraisal fees charged. July 1, 2010 the bonding requirement will go into effect
More information from the state about the bond requirements
“In order to qualify for registration or renewal
of registration, an appraisal management company shall
maintain a bond underwritten by a corporate surety authorized
to transact business in New Mexico, or other equivalent means
of security. The board shall set by rule the amount and
conditions of the surety bond or other equivalent means of
security required by this section, provided that the amount
of the bond or security required shall not exceed twenty-five
thousand dollars ($25,000).”
Surety Bond FAQ
Monday, May 17th, 2010What is a surety bond
A surety bond is different from insurance in many ways. If you have a insurance claim the principal pays the deductible and the insurance company covers the rest of the claim. With surety bonds if you have a claim, the surety restores the obligee to it’s original condition then the principal must restore the surety company to its original state. A surety bond involves three parties the first party is the obligee, the second party is the principal and the third party is the surety company.
How does it work?
So basically a bond works like this. The surety assumes liability for the principal if the principal fails to perform its obligations to the obligee.
What is a principal?
The Principal is the primary party who will be performing the contractual obligations. When applying for the bond the principal’s credit, financials and experience will be used to determine surety credit.
What is a surety company?
A surety company is the third party that will be backing the principal in the event of a claim. A surety company is regulated by the department of insurance. If a bond is needed for a federal license or federal contract the surety must be registered and approved by the Department of treasury and on the circular 570 list.
What is an obligee?
The obligee is the party that requires the principal to obtain bonding. The surety bond protects the obligee not the principal.
Who requires bonding?
Bonding can be required by pretty much anyone, but normally bonding is required in connection to a license or permit. These bonds are simply known as license and permit bonds. The State or Federal government will not grant your business license until the license bond is procured. Surety bonds can also be required to guarantee that the construction of a project will be completed. These bonds are known as Performance and payment bonds.
NEBRASKA surety bond for Professional Employer Organizations
Friday, May 14th, 2010Nebraska is in the news for a new law that was recently passed. LB 579 requires professional employer organizations to obtain bonding if they have a negative working capital. If a PEO in Nebraska has a negative working capital they will be required to obtain a surety bond to make up the deficiency plus an additional $100,000.
Oregon Appraisal Management bond | Surety Bond Blog
Thursday, May 13th, 2010Oregon has passed a new law H-3624 this new law effects appraisal management companies. The new law requires appraisal management companies to register their business and obtain bonding. The surety bond amount will be set at $25,000
A few things that the bond covers:
(a) Be conditioned that the applicant pays:
(A) All amounts owing to persons who perform real estate appraisal activity for the appraisal
management company; and
(B) All amounts adjudged against the appraisal management company by reason of
negligent or improper real estate appraisal activity or appraisal management services or
breach of contract in performing real estate appraisal activity or appraisal management
services; and
(b) Require the surety company to provide written notice to the department by registered
or certified mail:
(A) At least 30 days before the surety company cancels or revokes the bond; or
(B) When the surety company pays for a loss under the bond
West Virginia Loan originator surety bond
Wednesday, May 12th, 2010West Virgina has revamped their Surety Bond law with H 4285. Any person not subject to the existing Mortgage laws for licensing requirements, must now obtain surety credit. Mortgage Broker’s or Mortgage lenders must now provide surety bonds for their loan originators.
Other requirements
Loan originators must also complete a back ground check and furnish it to the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing system.
Loan originators must also complete a minimum of 20 approved education hours.
Courses must be taken to meet the following standards:
(1) Three hours of federal law and regulations
(2) Three hours of ethics, which shall include instruction on fraud, consumer protection and fair lending issues
(3) Two hours of training related to lending standards for the nontraditional mortgage product marketplace
(4) Two hours of training related to West Virginia mortgage and consumer laws or issues.
(5) Ten hours of state approved nonspecific training.
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Washington money transmitter bond amounts | Surety Bond Blog
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010Washington has recently passed a new law s 6371/h2636. This new law effects Money transmitter bond amounts. Currently Money transmitters in the state of Washington have to carry a surety bond ranging from $10,000 to $50,000. Money transmitters in Washington also have to have a $10,000 Surety bond for each office location.
The new law revises the surety bond amount and how the amount is calculated.
The Surety bond amount will now be based on the dollar volume of the prior year’s money transmissions and the dollar volume of the prior year’s payment instruments.
The new bond amounts will range from $10,000 minimum to $550,000 maximum. This new law will go into effect 6/10/2010
Oregon Debit Management Service providers bond | Surety Bond Blog
Monday, May 10th, 2010HB 2191 (2009)
The Debit Management Service providers bond is required for all types of “debt management” services including debt settlement, some loan modification companies, credit repair companies, debt proration and financial education programs.
“Debt Management Service” means performing any of the above activities for which a person receives money or other valuable consideration or expects to receive money or other valuable consideration.
With HB 2191 you are required to register with the Department of Consumer and Business Service and obtain bonding.
The Surety bond for Debit Management Service providers is a $25,000 Surety bond. It has a 30 day cancellation clause in the bond form.
what happens if your late on your payroll | Surety bond Blog
Sunday, May 9th, 2010In Oregon the department of labor has received 15 complaints for a fitness club that has bounced payroll.
The department of labor is now going to give the fitness club six months to obtain a $187,200 payroll surety bond. The bond amount requested amounts to six months’ worth of wages. The Payroll surety bond will guarantee that payroll will be paid on time and within reason.
If the fitness club does not obtain the bond within six months the club will be shut down.
