Section 25-34-17 - Refusal by notarial officer to perform notarial act(1) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if the officer knows or suspects the transaction is illegal, false or deceptive, or if the officer is not satisfied that: (a) The individual executing the record is competent;(b) The individual executing the record has the capacity to execute the record;(c) The individual's signature is knowingly and voluntarily made; or(d) The notarial act is in compliance with this chapter or with rules issued by the Secretary of State to implement this chapter.(2) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by any law other than this chapter.(3) A notary may not be required to perform a notarial act outside the notary's regular workplace or business hours.Added by Laws, 2020, ch. 382, HB 1156,§ 9, eff. 7/1/2021.