2020 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-30.1 Uniform Law on Notarial Acts
Section 42-30.1-7 Authority to refuse to perform notarial act.

Universal Citation: RI Gen L § 42-30.1-7 (2020)

§ 42-30.1-7. Authority to refuse to perform notarial act.

(a) 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; or

(2) The individual's signature is knowingly and voluntarily made.

(b) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by law other than this chapter.

History of Section.
(P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 4; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 4.)

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