Section 147.13 | Removal for receiving excess fees.
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Effective:
June 6, 2001
Legislation:
House Bill 94 - 124th 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 court of common pleas of the county in which the notary public resides, upon complaint filed and substantiated in the court. The court shall certify the removal to the secretary of state. The person so removed shall be ineligible for reappointment to the office of notary public.
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- 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 ]