American Samoa § 31.0311 - Bond.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 31.0311 — Bond., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31.0311. Bond.
(a) A notary commission shall not be issued until a bond of $500 has been deposited with the Office of the Secretary who shall hold it in a special trust account, separate from that account which is provided for in section 31.0318(b), with payment of said bond funds to any person conditioned upon the notary’s misconduct as defined in section 31.0307(l). (b) If a notary bond has been exhausted by claims paid out, the Secretary shall suspend the notary’s commission until: (1) a new bond is obtained by the notary; and (2) the notary’s fitness to serve the remainder of the commission term is determined by the Secretary.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 31.0311
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 31.0311 cover?
Section 31.0311 ("Bond.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite American Samoa § 31.0311?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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