A New Mexico Notary Public resigns from their job. The employer, who paid for the notary's commission and supplies, demands that the notary surrender their official stamp and journal. What is the correct course of action for the notary?
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A
Surrender the journal to the employer but destroy the stamp.
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B
Refuse to surrender the stamp and journal as they are the exclusive property of the notary.
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C
Surrender both the stamp and journal to the employer as they are company property.
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D
Leave the stamp and journal with the employer but notify the Secretary of State of the transfer.