A removed New York City commissioner of deeds knowingly signs an instrument as a notary public after removal. What is the result?

Detailed Explanation

Post-removal signing is criminalized. Executive Law §140(15) states that a person removed from office who later signs or executes an instrument as a commissioner of deeds or notary public after knowledge of the removal is guilty of a misdemeanor. For contrast, §140(14) addresses later eligibility for appointment, while §140(15) addresses the criminal act of signing after removal.