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A former notary reapplies 8 months after expiration and has no military-service excuse. What is the safer exam answer?

A

The Secretary must waive the qualifying requirements because the prior term already proved competency.

B

The ordinary six-month waiver no longer applies on that ground.

C

The person may never be appointed again.

D

The person is treated the same as someone who reapplies before expiration.

Correct Answer

B. The ordinary six-month waiver no longer applies on that ground.

AI Explanation

The ordinary waiver window is limited. Executive Law §130 allows the Secretary of State to waive qualifying requirements when a former notary reapplies before expiration or within 6 months after expiration; 8 months is outside that ordinary window. In contrast, the statute separately creates a longer 1-year military-service waiver in the specified situations.

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