If two individuals want to partner in a bail business and one is not a licensed bail agent, what must occur?

In California bail law, it is established that a non-licensed individual cannot hold an active or controlling interest in a bail business. This means that while a licensed bail agent can form partnerships, any partner who is not licensed must take a backseat role, without determining how the business is run or participating in the operational decisions. This ensures that all activities related to the bail business comply with regulations and that licensed practices are upheld in the interest of public safety and legislative standards.

The legal requirement for non-licensed individuals prevents potential abuses and ensures that experienced professionals manage the intricacies of bail transactions, which require a specific expertise to navigate effectively.

While the other options suggest varying degrees of ownership and licensing requirements, they do not accurately reflect the sole necessity of ensuring that non-licensed partners do not maintain active influence over the business. The regulation focuses primarily on limiting the non-licensed partner's role within the bail business to protect the integrity and legality of the operations.