A notary public who is not an attorney has already received a first-offense sanction for advertising as 'Notario Publico' without the required disclaimer. The notary then commits a second offense of the same violation. What is the consequence under Government Code section 8219.5?

Detailed Explanation

Second offense for notario publico / foreign language advertising violation. Government Code section 8219.5 provides that a first offense is grounds for suspension or revocation of the commission, while a second offense is grounds for the permanent revocation of the notary's commission. The permanent revocation for a second offense is the most severe administrative sanction available.