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Misconduct/Fees

Which of the following violations carries a maximum civil penalty of $1,500 under Government Code section 8214.15?

A

Willful failure to provide the notary's journal to a peace officer upon request

B

Willful failure to secure the notary's sequential journal or official seal

C

Failure to obtain a required thumbprint in the journal

D

Failure to administer the oath when executing a jurat (negligent violation)

Correct Answer

B. Willful failure to secure the notary's sequential journal or official seal

AI Explanation

$1,500 civil penalty tier. Government Code section 8214.15(a) imposes a maximum $1,500 civil penalty for violations of subdivisions (f), (i), (l), (m), or (p) of section 8214.1, OR for willful violations of subdivision (d). Willful failure to secure the sequential journal or official seal falls under subdivision (l) of section 8214.1, triggering the $1,500 tier. Failure to administer the oath is a $750 violation (negligent), failure to obtain a thumbprint is $2,500, and willful failure to provide the journal to a peace officer is also $2,500.

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