Section 32-3-112 - Authority to refuse to perform notarial acts(a) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if: (i) The officer is not satisfied that the principal executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record;(ii) The officer is not satisfied that the principal's signature is knowingly and voluntarily made;(iii) The officer is not satisfied with, or does not know how to operate, the electronic notarization system or other form of communication technology chosen by the principal or other person.(b) A notarial officer shall refuse a request that would require the officer to use an electronic notarization system or other form of communication technology that does not meet the requirements of this act.(c) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by law other than this act.Added by Laws 2021 , ch. 27, § 1, eff. 7/1/2021.