Section 7: Prohibited acts

7. Prohibited acts (1) Subject to section 34, no notary shall, in the exercise of his profession, directly or indirectly or through another person— (a) acquire any interest in a matter in respect of which he provides his services; [Issue 8] N37 – 4 Revised Laws of Mauritius (b) invest any money received by him in his capacity of notary, whether or not interest is payable by him; (c) receive or keep any money on which he agrees to pay interest; (d) make use of any money or security entrusted to him for a purpose other than that for which it was entrusted; or (e) cause or permit any notarial deed, note or receipt to be signed in blank. (2) No notary shall, as drawer or endorser, sign a bill of exchange other than a cheque, promissory note or bond payable to order or bearer, or guarantee the payment of any such instrument. (3) Nothing in this section shall prevent a notary from borrowing any money for his personal needs on the security of his property or otherwise.