A person with a criminal conviction can never be appointed as a notary in New York under any circumstances.
The Secretary of State may consider applicable statutory standards before deciding whether a conviction is a bar to appointment.
The Secretary of State may suspend or remove a notary for misconduct after charges and an opportunity to be heard.
Good moral character and familiarity with the duties of a notary are appointment considerations for ordinary applicants.
Correct Answer
A. A person with a criminal conviction can never be appointed as a notary in New York under any circumstances.
AI Explanation
A conviction is not always an automatic lifetime bar. Executive Law §130 allows appointment if the Secretary of State makes the required finding under applicable statutes, including Correction Law article 23-A. For contrast, the statute still requires moral character and duty familiarity for ordinary applicants.
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