P&F-Notaries Public Special Fund

Question 1

What is established in the state treasury for notaries public?

Answer 1

The notaries public special fund

Question 2

What types of payments are deposited into the notaries public special fund?

Answer 2

All fees, charges, or other payments received pursuant to HRS § 456-9
* Penalties and fines for violations of HRS §§ 456-3, 456-7, or 456-16
* Appropriations made for deposit into the notaries public special fund
* Interest earned on money in the notaries public special fund

Question 3

Who administers the notaries public special fund?

Answer 3

The Department of the Attorney General

Question 4

What can moneys in the notaries public special fund be used for?

Answer 4

Personel costs, the acquisition of equipment, and operating and administrative costs deemed necessary by the Department of the Attorney General
* Training personnel as the Attorney General deems necessary
* Any other activity related to notaries public

Question 5

True or False: The notaries public special fund can be used for purposes outside of notaries public administration.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Fill in the blank: The notaries public special fund is used for _______ costs deemed necessary by the Department of the Attorney General.

Answer 6

[operating and administrative]