1-5-622. Authority and requirements to refuse to perform notarial act.
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1-5-622 . Authority and requirements to refuse to perform notarial act.
(1)A notarial officer shall refuse to perform a notarial act if the notarial officer is not satisfied that:
(a)the individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record; or
(b)the individual executing the record is signing knowingly or voluntarily.
(2)A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by a law other than as provided in this part.
(3)A notary public shall refuse a request that would require the notary to:
(a)use an electronic notarization system or a communication technology that the notary does not know how to operate; or
(b)use an electronic notarization system or communication technology that does not meet the requirements of this part or standards adopted by rule.