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Docket No. 15-757
 
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RE:
Request that the board waive the $600 campaign finance late fee assessed against Francis Nezianya, a candidate for Zachary City Council, District 1, in the November 4, 2014 election, whose 2014 Supplemental report was filed 15 days late.
Facts:
In connection with her request that the Board waive the late fee assessed for the late filing of the report, Francis Nezianya states that when she ran for re-election, she was unopposed and was not aware that she would have to file again after December.


Comments:
ELECTION: November 4, 2014
TYPE OF REPORT: 2014 Supplemental

DAYS LATE: 15

ASSESSED FEE: $600

REPORT DUE: February 18, 2015

REPORT FILED: March 5, 2015

ACTIVITY REPORTED: $1,000 in Receipts, $0 in Disbursements, $1,000 funds on hand

OTHER LATE FILINGS: 0

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. The fine is payable within 30 days or the suspended portion becomes due and owing.
Assigned Attorney: Jennifer Land
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2015-757 - Waiver Request