District Of Columbia § 1-1214 - Penalties for taking higher fees.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 1-1214 — Penalties for taking higher fees., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-1214. Penalties for taking higher fees.
1-1214Any notary public who shall take a higher fee than is prescribed by shall pay a fine of $100 and be removed from office by the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
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What does D.C. Code § 1-1214 cover?
Section 1-1214 ("Penalties for taking higher fees.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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