Georgia bait dealer forfeiture bonds.
$100 flat.

Georgia requires an applicant for a bait dealer license to file a $2,000 forfeiture bond with the Department of Natural Resources, guaranteeing compliance with the laws on taking, possessing, and selling bait shrimp. Ours is $100 flat, and the application collects no credit information.

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Required for a GA bait-shrimp dealer license under O.C.G.A. § 27-4-171

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$2,000 forfeiture bond — runs to the state if bait-shrimp laws are violated

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No credit section in the application — $100 flat at the $2,000 amount, one-year term tied to the license

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Three steps. One sitting.

Small fixed-amount bonds are simple. Here's the entire process:

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Business details and an effective date. That's the application — no financials, no credit section.

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File with the DNR

Your executed bond arrives by email on the form the department prescribes, ready to file with your bait dealer license application. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bait dealer bond actually covers

Georgia regulates the commercial taking and sale of bait shrimp through the Department of Natural Resources. An applicant for a bait dealer license must file a $2,000 forfeiture bond on the form the department prescribes, executed by a surety authorized in Georgia, in favor of the state.

The bond is conditioned on faithful compliance by the dealer and all employees with the laws and regulations on taking, possessing, and selling bait shrimp. If the dealer or an employee violates those laws, the $2,000 may be forfeited to the state — that is why it is called a forfeiture bond.

The bond term is one year, matching the bait dealer license, which runs from April 1 to March 31. We issue it at $100 flat, and the application collects no credit information; if you want multi-year coverage we can write a 2- or 3-year term.

O.C.G.A. § 27-4-171 (bait dealers)O.C.G.A. § 27-4-171 requires an applicant for a Georgia bait dealer license to file a forfeiture bond in the amount of $2,000, on the form prescribed by the Department of Natural Resources and executed by a surety authorized in Georgia, in favor of the state and conditioned on faithful compliance by the dealer and all employees with the laws and regulations on taking, possessing, and selling bait shrimp. The bond term is one year, corresponding to the license period of April 1 to March 31.

You need this bond if you're

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Applying for a GA bait dealer license — the forfeiture bond is filed with your application

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Renewing your bait dealer license for the April 1 to March 31 period

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Operating a bait-shrimp business on the Georgia coast

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Reinstating a license after a prior bond lapsed or was forfeited

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Georgia bait dealer bond?Our carrier prices the $2,000 bond at $100 flat, the same for every dealer. The $2,000 is the statutory bond amount that can be forfeited to the state.

Why is it called a forfeiture bond?Because if the dealer or an employee violates the bait-shrimp laws, the $2,000 can be forfeited to the state under O.C.G.A. § 27-4-171. It guarantees faithful compliance rather than paying a third party for a specific loss.

Is there a credit check?The application has no credit section — most applications approve instantly. Small fixed-amount bonds like this one rarely need more than that.

How long does the bond run?The statutory term is one year, matching the bait dealer license period of April 1 to March 31. If you want, we can write a 2- or 3-year term so you renew less often.

Who requires it and where do I file?The Georgia Department of Natural Resources requires it as a condition of a bait dealer license. We issue the executed bond on the form the department prescribes, ready to file with your license application.

Which A-rated carriers underwrite these bonds?Typically Arch Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+) or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (A.M. Best A). Which one writes your bond depends on the bond type and your state. The carrier's name and official signature are printed on the bond you receive.

How do I contact Light RFP about this bond?Email insurance@lightrfp.com. It reaches the bond team at Light RFP Risk Management Services LLC (NY DFS License # PC-1978982). Write to us about quotes, applications, bond forms or certificates. We will respond within 24 hours.

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