Executive Law §142-a may validate acts despite expiration of the commission.
Executive Law §142-a may validate acts despite omission to file the oath.
Executive Law §142-a relieves the notary from criminal liability for the act.
After six months, a known or apparent defect generally cannot be used to defeat the act under that section.
Correct Answer
C. Executive Law §142-a relieves the notary from criminal liability for the act.
AI Explanation
Section 142-a is a curative statute, not a criminal immunity statute. Executive Law §142-a validates certain acts despite defects such as ineligibility, failure to qualify, expiration, or acting outside jurisdiction, but subdivision (5) states it does not relieve criminal liability. For contrast, the section may protect the validity of the certificate while still leaving the notary exposed to discipline or prosecution.
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