Constitutionality of Provision Governing Continuing Education Requirements for Professional Bail Bondsmen and Bonding Agents - Articles

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Posted by: Azya Thornton on Aug 5, 2025

Court: TN Attorney General Opinions

Hearing Date: 06/20/2025

Opinion Number: 13

Question: Tennessee Code Annotated § 40-11-404 mandates that the Tennessee Association of Professional Bail Agents provide all continuing education courses that are statutorily required for bail bond professionals. Does the statute create a monopoly in violation of article I, section 22 of the Tennessee Constitution?

Opinion: Likely not.

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