Which act is expressly identified as misconduct under the listed provisions when a notary public substantially benefits another through dishonest conduct?
Government Code section 8214.1(d) expressly treats as misconduct any act involving dishonesty, fraud, or deceit when done with the intent to substantially benefit the notary public or another, or to substantially injure another. The statute uses that exact intent-and-conduct combination as an independent ground for disciplinary action, separate from the other listed violations.
Acknowledgment must be completed at the time of signing, not just when the seal is affixed.
Misconduct related to dishonest conduct is not defined by depository compliance.
Misconduct involves dishonest conduct for personal gain, not journal or seal security.
Explanation
The listed misconduct includes commission of any act involving dishonesty, fraud, or deceit with the intent to substantially benefit the notary public or another, or substantially injure another. The other choices are separate misconduct provisions listed in the same material.