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Docket No. 14-260
 
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RE:
Request that the Board waive the $1500 late fee assessed against Robert Baumann for his failure to timely file a Lobbyist Supplemental Registration.
Facts:
Baumann believed that he was in compliance with the law. He registered within the five days of receiving notification that he would represent his client but input a retroactive date that was well beyond the 5 day period. Baumann did not lobby within the month of January.

Comments:
REPORT: Legislative - Supplemental
REPORT DUE: January 08, 2014
REPORT FILED: February 07, 2014
DAYS LATE: 30
FEE ASSESSED: $1500
OTHER LATE FILINGS: None


Law:
La. R.S. 24:53H Whenever any information contained in his registration changes, or the lobbyist begins representing an additional person, a supplemental electronic registration shall be filed with the board as soon as possible after such change occurs and in any event no later than five days after such change, using forms provided by the board.
La. R.S. 24:58D(1) 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 R.S. 42:1157, a late fee of fifty dollars per day.

Recommendations:
Waive the late fee.

Assigned Attorney: Mike Dupree
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2014-260: Waiver Request