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Docket No. 13-700
 
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RE:
Request that the Board waive a $600 late fee that was assessed against Christopher Leopold, a candidate for State Representative in the February 27, 1999 election whose Supplemental report was filed 12 days late.
Facts:
In connection with his request that the Board waive a $600 assessed late fee, Mr. Leopold states that he was hurried with his 2011 campaign and overlooked the requirement to again file a disclosure statement for the 1999 election. He states he is preparing a report to close the 1999 election cycle.
Comments:
ELECTION: February 27, 1999
TYPE OF REPORTS: SUPP

DAYS LATE: 12

ASSESSED FEES: $600.00


REPORTS DUE: February 15, 2013


REPORTS FILED: February 27, 2013

ACTIVITY REPORTED: Supp: $0 in receipts, $0 in disbursements, and $97.47 in funds on hand

OTHER LATE FILINGS: None

Law:
18:1505.4.A(1) Any candidate, the treasurer or chairman of a political committee, or any other person required to file any reports under this Chapter, who knowingly fails to file or who knowingly fails to timely file any such reports as are required by this Chapter may be assessed a civil penalty as provided in R.S.42:1157 for each day until such report is filed.

Recommendations:
Suspend all but $200 based on future compliance.
Assigned Attorney: Aneatra Boykin
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2013-700- Waiver Request