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Docket No. 14-405
 
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RE:
In connection with a request that the Board waive the $420 campaign finance late fee assessed against Albert "A.B." Franklin, a candidate for State Representative, 34th District in the Assessor, Catahoula Parish in a future election, whose 2013 Annual campaign finance disclosure report was filed 7 days late.
Facts:
In connection with his request that the Board waive the late fee assessed for the late filing of the report, Jonald Walker III for Albert A.B. Franklin states that the campaign report was loaded to the leaders program on February 25, 2014. He asks that the Board please accept his letter for a waiver request or a reduction for any late filing fees or penalties incurred on behalf of his client Albert "A.B." Franklin.
Comments:
ELECTION: Future Election


TYPE OF REPORT: 2013 Annual


DAYS LATE: 7


ASSESSED FEE: $420


REPORT DUE: February 18, 2014


REPORT FILED: February 25, 2014


ACTIVITY REPORTED: $14,003.29 in receipts; $12,374.39 in disbursements; $4,430.07 funds on hand


OTHER LATE FILINGS: 4


30-P Report for the October 20, 2007 election, filed 11 days late, $660 fine paid

10-G Report for the October 20, 2007 election, filed 12 days late, $600 fine paid

EDE-P Report for the October 22, 2011 election, filed 1 day late, $60 fine paid

10-G Report for the October 22, 2011 election, filed 8 days late,$480 fine paid


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. 18:1484.(2)(b). Each candidate for any other public office shall file reports of contributions in excess of two hundred dollars in the aggregate during the aggregating period.
Recommendations:
Decline to waive the late fee.
Assigned Attorney: Jennifer Land
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2014-405: Waiver Request