Short title

        1. These regulations may be cited as the Commissioners for Oaths Regulations .

98/23 s1

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Definition

        2. In these regulations, "Act" means the Commissioners for Oaths Act .

98/23 s2

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Use of audio-visual technology

        3. Where a barrister witnesses an affidavit, a declaration, an affirmation or a certificate in accordance with section 4 of the Act through the use of audio-visual technology, the barrister shall

             (a)  take all reasonable steps to verify the identity of the person signing the affidavit, declaration, affirmation or certificate;

             (b)  state on the affidavit, declaration, affirmation or certificate that it was witnessed through the use of audio-visual technology in accordance with the Act and these regulations; and

             (c)  comply with the requirements in the Law Society Rules of Newfoundland and Labrador related to the witnessing of documents through the use of audio-visual technology.

98/23 s3

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