A non-attorney notary public advertises their services using the literal Spanish translation 'notario publico'. After a hearing, the Secretary of State determines this is their FIRST offense. What is the mandatory administrative penalty?

AI Explanation

Literal Translation Penalty (1st Offense). According to CA Gov. Code section 8219.5(d), the Secretary of State shall suspend for a period of not less than one year or revoke the commission of any notary public who fails to comply with the prohibition against literal translation. A second offense warrants permanent revocation.