§ 308. Authority to refuse to perform notarial act.
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§ 308. Authority to refuse to perform notarial act.
(a)Specific refusal.-- A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if the notarial officer is not satisfied that:
(1)the individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record;
(2)the individual's signature is knowingly and voluntarily made;
(3)the individual's signature on the record or statement substantially conforms to the signature on a form of identification used to determine the identity of the individual; or
(4)the physical appearance of the individual signing the record or statement substantially conforms to the photograph on a form of identification used to determine the identity of the individual.
(b)General refusal.-- A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by law other than this chapter.
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