144 - Saving clause.

§ 144. Saving  clause.  In  case  it be judicially determined that any  phrase, clause, part, paragraph or section of any of the  provisions  of  sections  one  hundred  thirty,  one  hundred  thirty-one,  one  hundred  thirty-two, one  hundred  thirty-three,  one  hundred  thirty-five,  one  hundred   thirty-six,   one   hundred   thirty-seven   and  one  hundred  thirty-eight   is   unconstitutional   or   otherwise   invalid,    such  determination  shall  not affect the validity or effect of the remaining  provisions of the  aforementioned  sections.    All  persons  heretofore  appointed  and still holding office as notaries public shall continue in  such office after the effective date of  this  article,  with  the  same  powers  and  duties  as herein provided until the expiration of the term  for which they were appointed.