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title: O.C.G.A. § 45-17-16. Revocation of commission; return of papers; destruction of seal.
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# O.C.G.A. § 45-17-16. Revocation of commission; return of papers; destruction of seal.

Within ten days after receiving notice from the appointing clerk of superior court that a notarial commission has been revoked, an individual shall send or deliver to the appointing clerk of superior court all papers of appointment. Such individual shall also destroy the official notarial seal.

## History

Code 1981, § 45-17-16, enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1105, § 1.