Question 39
Domain 5: Fees, Misconduct, anA notary public negligently violates subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 8214.1. Under Government Code Section 8214.15, what is the maximum civil penalty for that violation, in addition to any commissioning or disciplinary sanction?
Explanation
Government Code Section 8214.15(b) provides that a negligent violation of subdivision (d) of Section 8214.1 is punishable by a civil penalty not to exceed $750, in addition to any commissioning or disciplinary sanction. By contrast, Section 8214.15(a) sets a maximum of $1,500 for a willful violation of subdivision (d) and for violations of subdivisions (f), (i), (l), (m), or (p) of Section 8214.1. — Government Code § 8214.15(a)-(b)
Negligent = lower number: negligent (d) goes to $750; willful (d) goes to $1,500.