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2015 Ohio Revised Code
Title [1] I STATE GOVERNMENT
Chapter 147 - NOTARIES PUBLIC AND COMMISSIONERS
Section 147.13 - Removal for receiving excess fees.

Ohio Rev Code § 147.13 (2015) What's This?

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.

Effective Date: 06-06-2001

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