Maine Code § 4-1908

Authority to refuse to perform notarial act
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1. Basis to refuse. A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if the officer is not
satisfied that:
A. The individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record; or
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
B. The individual's signature is knowingly and voluntarily made. [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4
(NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
2. Refusal permitted unless otherwise required. A notarial officer may refuse to perform a
notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by a law other than this chapter.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]

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