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1. The Chief Justice may, in the exercise of his discretion and from time to time, make such rules and regulations or give such practice directions as he may think fit as to the form and mode of application to be appointed a notary public.

2. Such rules, regulations or directions may require that an applicant satisfy the Chief Justice in advance of the appointment of the applicant that he had the requisite and appropriate knowledge of notarial practice and procedure.