A non-attorney notary public advertises using the literal Spanish translation 'notario publico'. They were previously caught doing this last year and their commission was suspended. What is the mandatory penalty for this SECOND offense?

AI Explanation

Penalty for literal translation (2nd offense). According to CA Gov. Code section 8219.5(d), the Secretary of State shall suspend or revoke the commission for a first offense. However, the law strictly states: 'on the second offense the commission of such notary public shall be revoked permanently.'