The booklet note “Notary must officiate on request” ties refusal to administer an oath or affidavit, when requested, to which offense?

Detailed Explanation

This is a booklet-note misdemeanor point. The note “Notary must officiate on request” connects refusal to administer an oath or affidavit when requested to Penal Law §195.00 and states that the refusal is a misdemeanor. In practice, this is different from charging an unauthorized fee or from preparing legal papers for another person.