A New Jersey notary public is asked by their employer to notarize documents that benefit the employer's business, for which the notary has a personal financial interest. What is the ethical requirement?
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A
The notary may proceed if the employer gives written permission
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B
The notary must disclose the conflict and decline the notarization
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C
The notary may proceed since employer instructions take priority
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D
The notary may proceed if no fee is charged