Section 147.13 | Removal for receiving excess fees.
Effective:
September 20, 2019
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 263 - 132nd General Assembly
A notary public who charges or receives for an act or service done or rendered by the notary public a fee greater than the amount prescribed by law, or who dishonestly or unfaithfully discharges any official duties as notary public, shall be removed from office by the secretary of state, upon complaint filed and substantiated by the secretary of state. The person so removed shall be ineligible for reappointment to the office of notary public.
Available Versions of this Section
- June 6, 2001 – House Bill 94 - 124th General Assembly [ View June 6, 2001 Version ]
- September 20, 2019 – Amended by Senate Bill 263 - 132nd General Assembly [ View September 20, 2019 Version ]