(a) A notary public authorized to perform notarial acts in this state may charge and collect a fee for a notarial act if the fee:(1) Is a reasonable amount as determined by the notary public; and(2) The fee is disclosed to and agreed upon by the client or principal before executing the notarial act.
(1) Is a reasonable amount as determined by the notary public; and
(2) The fee is disclosed to and agreed upon by the client or principal before executing the notarial act.
(b) (1) A notary public who knowingly charges, demands, or receives any fees not provided by law, or who charges, demands, or receives a fee amount that violates subsection (a) of this section, is guilty of a violation.(2) Upon conviction, the notary public shall be fined no less than one hundred dollars ($100) for each offense.
(1) A notary public who knowingly charges, demands, or receives any fees not provided by law, or who charges, demands, or receives a fee amount that violates subsection (a) of this section, is guilty of a violation.
(2) Upon conviction, the notary public shall be fined no less than one hundred dollars ($100) for each offense.