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Misconduct/Fees

The maximum civil penalty for willfully refusing to allow a peace officer to inspect the journal is:

A

$1,500

B

$10,000

C

$750

D

$2,500

Correct Answer

D. $2,500

AI Explanation

Government Code section 8214.21 provides a maximum civil penalty of $2,500 when a notary willfully refuses to provide access to the sequential journal upon request by a peace officer.

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