The care and custody of notarial acts in Malta is thoroughly regulated under Chapter 55 of the Maltese laws, specifically addressing the responsibilities, procedures, and requirements for notaries in safeguarding these critical documents.
This legal framework ensures that notaries, as public officers, not only execute their duties with integrity and precision but also maintain and protect the notarial acts entrusted to them. For instance, notaries are mandated to keep these documents in a secure manner, ensuring their accessibility while preventing unauthorised access or damage. Examples from the legislation include requirements for the secure storage of acts, detailed procedures for the transfer of custody in cases where a notary ceases to practice, and specific protocols for the inspection and copying of these documents. This comprehensive legal structure underscores the importance of notarial acts in the legal and civic framework of Malta, ensuring their preservation and integrity for the benefit of all stakeholders involved.
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