Administering the oath of office to a public officer or public employee
Administering an ordinary oath for an affidavit
Taking an acknowledgment of a written instrument
Swearing a witness to a proof of execution
Correct Answer
A. Administering the oath of office to a public officer or public employee
AI Explanation
Public Officers Law §69 prohibits charging a fee for administering the oath of office to members of the legislature, military officers, inspectors of election, clerks of the poll, and other public officers or public employees. Do not confuse this with the ordinary $2 fee for a typical oath or affirmation under Executive Law §136.
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