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Docket No. 14-1456
 
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RE:
Appearance in connection with request that the Board waive the $280 campaign finance late fee assessed against Julie Blouin, a candidate for School Board, Ascension Parish, in the November 4, 2014 Election, whose 10-P campaign finance disclosure report was filed 7 days late.
Facts:
In connection with her request that the Board waive the late fee assessed for the late filing of the report, Julie Blouin states that this was her first time running for office and she did not know that she was required to file a 10-P report before the election.
Comments:
ELECTION: November 4, 2014
TYPE OF REPORT: 10-P
DAYS LATE: 7
ASSESSED FEE: $280
REPORT DUE: October 27, 2014
REPORT FILED: November 3, 2014
ACTIVITY REPORTED: $100 in Receipts, $599 in Disbursements, $56.67 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 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:
Suspend all but $100 based on future compliance. If the payment is not received in 30 days, the full amount becomes due and payable.
Assigned Attorney: Jennifer Land
 
 
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2014-1456 - Waiver Request