A notary public knowingly notarizes a forged deed of trust on a single-family home containing two dwelling units. In addition to any other punishment, what fine may be imposed under Government Code section 8214.2?

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$75,000 civil fine for false notarization on residential real property. Government Code section 8214.2(a) provides that a notary who knowingly performs a notarial act on a document that is false or forged, involving real property consisting of a single-family residence containing not more than four dwelling units, is subject to a fine not exceeding $75,000 in addition to any other punishment. This is the most severe civil penalty in notary law.