A peace officer with reasonable suspicion that a notary's journal contains evidence of a crime requests access to the journal. The notary willfully refuses. What is the maximum civil penalty?

Detailed Explanation

Civil penalty for refusing journal access to a peace officer. Government Code section 8214.21 specifically states that a notary who willfully fails to provide access to the sequential journal when requested by a peace officer shall be subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $2,500. This is distinct from the $750 and $1,500 tiers and reflects the severity of obstructing a law enforcement investigation.