Rule 1-5-3.2 - Stamping deviceA. A notary public may procure a stamping device only after receiving the notary public's commission from the Secretary of State and must provide a copy of the certificate evidencing commission to their chosen vendor as part of procuring the stamping device.B. A stamping device, as used in Section 3 and Section 33 of the act (relating to definitions; and stamping device), does not include a non-inking embosser or crimper.C. A stamping device must be capable of affixing or logically associating the official stamp so that the document to which the official stamp is affixed or associated may be copied, filmed, scanned, or otherwise legibly reproduced.D. The stamping device is the exclusive property of the notary public and shall not be surrendered to an employer upon termination of employment, regardless of whether the employer paid for the stamping device, or for the notary public's bond or appointment fees.E. The notary public shall maintain custody and control of the stamping device at all times during the duration of the notary public's commission. When not in use, the stamping device must be kept in a secure location and accessible only to the notary public. A secure location includes in the notary public's sole possession or in a locked location to which only the notary public has access.F. An individual whose notary public commission has been suspended or revoked shall deliver the stamping device to the Secretary of State within ten (10) calendar days after notice of the suspension or revocation from the Secretary of State. Section 25-34-51 et seq. Mississippi Code of 1972 as amended.