The superintendent shall conduct public hearings for the purpose of promulgating the premium rates, schedule of charges and rating plan to be charged and used by bail bondsmen. No premium rate that has not been promulgated or otherwise approved by the superintendent shall be charged for any bail bond. Premium rates promulgated by the superintendent shall not be excessive, inadequate or unfairly discriminatory.

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 59A-51-13.1

  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.