(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), if a law of this state requires or permits use of a sworn declaration, an unsworn declaration meeting the requirements of this subchapter has the same effect as a sworn declaration.
(2) This subchapter does not apply to: a deposition;
(3) an oath of office;
(4) an oath required to be given before a specified official other than a notary public;
(5) a declaration to be recorded pursuant to: Title 16, Chapter 47;
(6) Title 18, Subtitle 2; or
(7) Title 26, Chapter 60; or
(8) an oath required by § 28-25-106.