Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 14 - Records, Legal Notices and Oaths. > Article 12A - Notary Public, 14-12A-1 through 14-12A-26. > Section 14-12A-25 - Disqualified notary public exercising powers.

Section 14-12A-25 - Disqualified notary public exercising powers.

14-12A-25. Disqualified notary public exercising powers.

Any notary public who exercises the duties of his office with the knowledge that his commission has expired or that he is otherwise disqualified is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of five hundred dollars ($500) and shall be removed from office by the governor.