2A person, other than an attorney duly admitted as such in the Province, desirous of being appointed as a notary public is subject to examination by the Attorney General in regard to his or her qualification for the office, and no person shall be appointed a notary public without a certificate from the Attorney General that the Attorney General has examined the applicant, finds the applicant qualified for the office and is of the opinion that a notary public is needed for the public convenience in the place where the applicant resides and intends to carry on business.
2A person, other than an attorney duly admitted as such in the Province, desirous of being appointed as a notary public is subject to examination by the Attorney General in regard to his or her qualification for the office, and no person shall be appointed a notary public without a certificate from the Attorney General that the Attorney General has examined the applicant, finds the applicant qualified for the office and is of the opinion that a notary public is needed for the public convenience in the place where the applicant resides and intends to carry on business.