Notario publico deception

Sec. 4. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally: (1) advertises notarial services without using the statement described in section 3(d) of this chapter; (2) advertises notarial services while claiming to be an expert on immigration matters without being a designated entity as described in 8 CFR 245 a.11; or (3) accepts payment in exchange for providing legal advice or any other assistance that requires legal analysis, judgment, or interpretation of the law; commits notario publico deception, a Class A misdemeanor. (b) It is a defense to a prosecution under this section that a notary public is also licensed to practice law in Indiana. As added by P.L.128-2017, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.59-2018, SEC.59.