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      (a)      (1)      In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

            (2)      "Agent" means a person that acts or is authorized to act as the representative of a bail bondsman.

            (3)      (i)      "Bail bondsman" means a licensed limited surety agent or a licensed professional bail bondsman.

                  (ii)      "Bail bondsman" does not include a person that contracts with a public agency to provide bail bonds to persons detained in a correctional facility.

      (b)      On the grounds of a courthouse or correctional facility, a bail bondsman or an agent of a bail bondsman may not:

            (1)      approach, entice, or invite a person to use the services of a bail bondsman;

            (2)      distribute, display, or wear an item that advertises the services of a bail bondsman; or

            (3)      otherwise solicit business as a bail bondsman.

      (c)      A person who violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:

            (1)      a fine not exceeding $100 for a first offense; and

            (2)      a fine not exceeding $1,000 for a subsequent offense.

      (d)      A person convicted of a violation of subsection (b) of this section shall be referred to the Insurance Commissioner for appropriate action.