The protocols belong to the State. Notaries shall conserve them in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and shall be responsible for their integrity. If they are damaged or lost due to neglect, the notaries shall replace them at their own expense, and the Supreme Court shall also be able to impose the sanctions established in § 2102 of this title, at its discretion. If there is reason to suspect the commission of a crime, the competent authority shall be informed, so that the corresponding action is taken.\nHistory —July 2, 1987, No. 75, p. 242, § 48, eff. 60 days after July 2, 1987.
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