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Misconduct & Prohibited Acts

Under Executive Law §140(15), a person removed from office as a New York City commissioner of deeds who, after knowledge of the removal, signs or executes an instrument as a commissioner of deeds or notary public is guilty of:

A

No offense unless the document is recorded

B

A violation punishable by a $10 fine

C

A misdemeanor

D

A class E felony

Correct Answer

C. A misdemeanor

AI Explanation

Executive Law §140(15) expressly states that a removed commissioner of deeds who, after knowledge of the removal, signs or executes an instrument as a commissioner of deeds or notary public is guilty of a misdemeanor.

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