Section 308 - [See Note] Authority to refuse to perform notarial act(a) Specific refusal.--A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if the officer is not satisfied that: (1) the individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record;(2) the individual's signature is knowingly and voluntarily made;(3) the individual's signature on the record or statement substantially conforms to the signature on a form of identification used to determine the identity of the individual; or(4) the physical appearance of the individual signing the record or statement substantially conforms to the photograph on a form of identification used to determine the identity of the individual.(b) General refusal.--A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by law other than this chapter.Added by P.L. 609 2013 No. 73, § 2, eff. 180 days after publication of notice of approval of courses under 57 Pa.C.S. § 322(b) and (c).