Section 20804 - Notary Public Disciplinary Guidelines(a) In reaching a decision on a disciplinary action under the Administrative Procedure Act (Government Code section 11400 et seq.), the Secretary of State shall consider the disciplinary guidelines entitled "Notary Public Disciplinary Guidelines 2012" which are hereby incorporated by reference. Deviation from the "Notary Public Disciplinary Guidelines 2012" is appropriate when the Secretary of State in his or her sole discretion determines that the facts of the particular case warrant such deviation (e.g., nature and severity of the act, the presence of mitigating factors or evidentiary problems).(b) The publication entitled "Notary Public Disciplinary Guidelines 2012" is available on the internet at www.sos.ca.gov or contact the Secretary of State, Notary Public Section, Attention: Publications, 1500 11th Street, Sacramento, California 95814.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 2, § 20804
1. Renumbering of former section 20802 to new section 20804, including amendment of section heading, filed 5-3-2005; operative 5-3-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 18).
2. Amendment of "Notary Public Disciplinary Guidelines" (incorporated by reference) and amendment of section filed 10-17-2012; operative 11-16-2012 (Register 2012, No. 42). Note: Authority cited: Sections 8220 and 11400.20, Government Code. Reference: Sections 11400.20 and 11425.50(e), Government Code.
1. Renumbering of former section 20802 to new section 20804, including amendment of section heading, filed 5-3-2005; operative 5-3-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 18).
2. Amendment of "Notary Public Disciplinary Guidelines" (incorporated by reference) and amendment of section filed 10-17-2012; operative 11-16-2012 (Register 2012, No. 42).