A notary public willfully leaves their official seal in an unlocked desk drawer where coworkers use it. What is the criminal penalty for failing to keep the seal under direct and exclusive control?

AI Explanation

Misdemeanor - Failure to secure seal. According to CA Gov. Code section 8228.1(a), any notary public who willfully fails to keep the seal of the notary public under the direct and exclusive control of the notary public... shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.