Wisconsin § 140.18 - Stamping device.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 140.18 — Stamping device., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 140.18. Stamping device.
140.18(1) (1) 140.18(1)(a) (a) A notary public is responsible for the security of the notary public’s stamping device and may not allow another individual to use the device to perform a notarial act. 140.18(1)(b) (b) On resignation from, or the revocation or expiration of, the notary public’s commission, or on the expiration of the date set forth in the stamping device, if any, the notary public shall disable the stamping device by destroying, defacing, damaging, erasing, or securing it against use in a manner that renders it unusable. 140.18(1)(c) (c) On the death or adjudication of incompetency of a notary public, the notary public’s personal representative or guardian or any other person knowingly in possession of the stamping device shall render it unusable by destroying, defacing, damaging, erasing, or securing it against use in a manner that renders it unusable. 140.18(2) (2) If a notary public’s stamping device is lost or stolen, the notary public or the notary public’s personal representative or guardian shall promptly notify the department on discovering that the device is lost or stolen. 140.18 History History: 2019 a. 125 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 140.18
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 140.18 cover?
Section 140.18 ("Stamping device.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin § 140.18?
A common citation format is "Wisconsin Statutes § 140.18" (Wisconsin). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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How does Wisconsin § 140.18 apply to my situation?
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