(a) A notary public who knowingly and willfully commits any official misconduct is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
     (b) A notary public who recklessly or negligently commits any official misconduct is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.

Attorney's Note

Under the Illinois Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class A misdemeanorup to 1 yearup to $2,500
Class B misdemeanorup to 6 monthsup to $1,500
For details, see § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-55 and § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-60
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