A commissioner of elections or inspector of elections is eligible for the office of notary public.
A person disqualified under Public Officers Law §3 automatically becomes eligible once the exam is passed.
A sheriff may not simultaneously hold the office of notary public while serving as sheriff.
An attorney with a New York law office may be deemed a resident of the county where that office is maintained.
Correct Answer
B. A person disqualified under Public Officers Law §3 automatically becomes eligible once the exam is passed.
AI Explanation
Passing the exam does not erase statutory disqualifications. Election Law §§3-200 and 3-400 make certain election officials eligible, N.Y. Const. art. XIII, §13(a) bars sheriffs from holding another office, and Executive Law §130 deems a qualifying attorney resident where the law office is maintained. In contrast, Public Officers Law §3 states a separate eligibility disqualification that is not cured merely by exam passage.
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