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Docket No. 13-841
 
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RE:
Request that the Board waive the $550 late fee assessed against Jamie Welch for her failure to timely file a lobbyist expenditure report.
Facts:
Ms. Welch filed her lobbyist expenditure report that was due by January 25, 2013, 11 days late on February 5, 2013. She was assessed a late fee of $550. Ms. Welch states that her employer has filed reports on her behalf in the past and that she is currently admitted into a treatment facility. Filing her report was the last thing on her mind. She had no access to computer or phone in the facility.

Comments:
REPORT: Legislative and Executive
REPORT DUE: January 25, 2013

REPORT FILED: February 5, 2013

DAYS LATE: 11

FEE ASSESSED: $550

ACTIVITY REPORTED: $0

OTHER LATE FILINGS: None

Law:
La R.S. 49:78D(1) state that any person required to register and who fails to timely register and any person who fails to timely file any report required by this Part shall be assessed, pursuant to La R.S. 42:1157, a late fee of fifty dollars per day.
Recommendations:
Based on the waiver guidelines, waive the late fee.

Assigned Attorney: Mike Dupree
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
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2013-841- Waiver Request-Jamie Welch