§1908. Authority to refuse to perform notarial act
1.
Basis to refuse.
A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if the officer is not satisfied that:
A.
The individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record; or
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
B.
The individual's signature is knowingly and voluntarily made.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
2.
Refusal permitted unless otherwise required.
A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by a law other than this chapter.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).