A violation only
A misdemeanor
A class E felony
A civil infraction
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Judiciary Law §485; Penal Law §175.40; Judiciary Law penalty
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
B. A misdemeanor
Detailed Explanation
The penalty section is short but tested. Judiciary Law §485 states that any person violating §484 and the related listed sections is guilty of a misdemeanor. Not to be confused with Penal Law §175.40 or §170.10, this Judiciary Law penalty is not one of the felony classifications.
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