California AB1927, the Bail Consumer Protection Act, criminalizes impersonating a licensed bail agent to solicit bail.
California AB1927, the Bail Consumer Protection Act, adds Section 538j to the Penal Code, making it a misdemeanor to impersonate a licensed bail agent and solicit bail. Violators face up to one year in county jail, a $1,000 fine, or both. The act also penalizes hiring someone who impersonates a licensed bail agent for solicitation. The penalties are cumulative and do not restrict other applicable laws.
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