S.B.1421

Summary

SB1421 - 531R - House Bill Summary ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SB1421: notaries; unlawful practices; immigration PRIME SPONSOR: Senator Quezada, LD 29 BILL STATUS: Judiciary & Public Safety Abstract Relating to notaries public. Provisions 1. Prohibits a notary public who is not an attorney from receiving compensation for the unauthorized practice of immigration and nationality law. (Sec. 1) 2. Provides a civil penalty of up to $1,000 and permanent revocation of the notary public's commission for a violation. (Sec. 1) 3. Contains a legislative intent clause. (Sec. 2) 4. Makes a technical correction. (Sec. 1) Current Law A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 2 defines notary public and outlines the duties and responsibilities of the position. A.R.S. SS 41-329 stipulates that every notary public who is not an attorney and advertises their services by any means in a language other than English must post a notice in both English and the other language that reads, "I am not an attorney and cannot give legal advice about immigration or any other legal matters." Failure to do so constitutes a Class 6 felony (1 year/$150,000 + surcharges) and requires the revocation of the notary public's commission. A.R.S. SS 12-2703 states that it is unlawful to receive compensation for any service constituting the unauthorized practice of immigration and nationality law and makes a violation a Class 6 felony. ---------- DOCUMENT FOOTER --------- Fifty-third Legislature SB1421 First Regular Session Version 1: Judiciary& Public Safety ---------- DOCUMENT FOOTER ---------