Section 177
SEC. 177. The surety is entitled to payment of the premium as soon as the contract of suretyship or bond is perfected and delivered to the obligor. No contract of suretyship or bonding shall be valid and binding unless and until the premium therefor has been paid, except where the obligee has accepted the bond, in which case the bond becomes valid and enforceable irrespective of whether or not the premium has been paid by the obligor to the surety; Provided, That if the contract of suretyship or bond is not accepted by, or filed with the obligee, the surety shall collect only a reasonable amount, not exceeding fifth per centum of the premium due thereon as service fee plus the cost of stamps or other taxes imposed for the issuance of the contract or bond; Provided, however, That if the non-acceptance of the bond be due to the fault or insurance, the effect shall be the same as in a policy of marine insurance.