A notary public is investigated and found guilty of charging $30 for a standard acknowledgment signature, which is above the statutory limit. What is the maximum civil penalty for charging more than the fee prescribed by law?

AI Explanation

Civil penalty for overcharging. According to Gov. Code section 8214.15(b), a violation of subdivision (h) of Section 8214.1 (Charging more than the fees prescribed by this chapter) is punishable by a civil penalty not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750).