Section 45-57-202.23 Oath and Bond.

Before entering upon the duties of the office, the license commissioner shall take the oath of office prescribed by the constitution, and shall enter into bond conditioned as other official bonds are conditioned. The bond shall be in such sum as may be prescribed by the governing body of the county. The bonds shall be approved by the county governing body and filed with and recorded by the judge of probate of the county and may be made by the surety company or surety companies authorized by their charters to execute official bonds, provided they are qualified to do business in this state, or such bond may be made with individual sureties or banks or other corporations qualified to do business in this state and authorized under their charters to make such bonds. All premiums on such bonds shall be paid out of the general fund of the county.