Sec. 5. (a) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if the notarial officer is not satisfied that:

(1) the individual executing the record is competent; or

(2) the individual’s execution of the record is being done knowingly or voluntarily.

     (b) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless the refusal is prohibited by law.

As added by P.L.128-2017, SEC.18.