486.370. Penalty for notary's misconduct.
Penalty for notary's misconduct.
486.370. 1. A notary public who knowingly and willfullycommits any official misconduct is guilty of a misdemeanor and ispunishable upon conviction by a fine not exceeding five hundreddollars or by imprisonment for not more than six months or both.
2. A notary public who recklessly or negligently commits anyofficial misconduct is guilty of a misdemeanor and is punishableupon conviction by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars.
(L. 1977 H.B. 513 § 36)Effective 1-1-78