(a) This Article applies to the witnessing and signature of all records, as defined in G.S. 10B-3(19), signed, by a principal physically located in the State of North Carolina, on or after the effective date of this act.
(b) This Article expires upon the earlier of (i) 12:01 A.M. July 1, 2026, or (ii) the date the Secretary issues the first license in accordance with G.S. 10B-134.19. If the Secretary issues the first license in accordance with G.S. 10B-134.19 prior to 12:01 A.M. July 1, 2026, the Secretary shall file that date with the Codifier of Rules to be published in the North Carolina Register as the expiration date of this section.
(c) No action described in this Article constitutes a notarial act, as defined in G.S. 10B-3(11), and no action described in this Article is governed by Article 1 or 2 of this Chapter.