SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 3Exempt persons
Notarial activities
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1
This paragraph applies to determine whether a person is an exempt person for the purpose of carrying on any activity which constitutes notarial activities (subject to paragraph 7).
2
The person is exempt if the person is not an authorised person in relation to that activity under this Act, but is authorised to carry on that activity by or by virtue of any other enactment.
3
The person is exempt if section 14 of the Public Notaries Act 1801 (c. 79) applies to the person, and—
a
where that section applies by virtue of the person holding or exercising an office or appointment, the person carries on the activity for ecclesiastical purposes;
b
where that section applies by virtue of the person performing a public duty or service under government, the person carries on the activity in the course of performing that duty or service.
4
The person is exempt if the person is an individual who carries on the notarial activities otherwise than for or in expectation of a fee, gain or reward.