§ 42.44.030. Appointment -- Denial for unprofessional conduct -- Certificate of appointment
In addition to the unprofessional conduct specified in RCW 18.235.130, the director may deny appointment as a notary public to any person based on the following conduct, acts, or conditions:
(1) Has had disciplinary action taken against any professional license in this or any other state; or
(2) Has engaged in official misconduct as defined in RCW 42.44.160(1), whether or not criminal penalties resulted.
The director shall deliver a certificate evidencing the appointment to each person appointed as a notary public. The certificate may be signed in facsimile by the governor, the secretary of state, and the director or the director's designee. The certificate must bear a printed seal of the state of Washington.
[2002 c 86 § 287; 1985 c 156 § 3.]
Notes:
Effective dates -- 2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law -- Severability -- 2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
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