Sample Notary Exam 1

Question 21

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21) If a notary is under investigation or disciplinary proceedings and should that notary decide to resign his or her commission or choose to not renew the commission, which of the following statements is true?
a) The investigation or disciplinary proceeding will not be halted simply because the notary commission has expired or has been resigned.  
b) The investigation or disciplinary proceeding will be halted since the notary commission has expired or has been resigned.  
c) The investigation or disciplinary proceeding will be halted because the notary commission has expired or has been resigned but should the notary re-apply for commission, the investigation or disciplinary proceeding can be re-initiated.
d) The investigation or disciplinary proceeding will be terminated at that time.

 
  Correct answer: a