A notary public performs a jurat but neglects to administer the oath or affirmation to the signer. Under Government Code section 8214.15, what is the maximum civil penalty for this violation?

Detailed Explanation

Civil penalty for failure to administer the oath on a jurat. Government Code section 8214.15(b) provides that a negligent violation of certain duties — including failure to administer the oath or affirmation when executing a jurat (subdivision (h) of section 8214.1) — carries a civil penalty not to exceed $750. This is the lower tier of civil penalties and applies to negligent rather than willful misconduct.