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Misconduct/Fees

Willfully destroying official notary records is classified as:

A

A misdemeanor

B

A felony

C

A civil infraction

D

An administrative violation only

Correct Answer

A. A misdemeanor

AI Explanation

Government Code section 8221 makes it a misdemeanor for any person to knowingly destroy, deface, or conceal records or papers belonging to the office of a notary public.

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