A non-attorney notary public prints business cards with their name and the title 'Notario Publico' underneath. What is the mandatory administrative penalty the Secretary of State will enforce upon discovering this FIRST offense?

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 uses literal translation. A second offense mandates permanent revocation.