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Docket No. 15-743
 
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RE:
Request that the board waive the $240 campaign finance late fee assessed against P. J. Hahn, a candidate for Kenner Chief of Police in the April 1, 2006 election, whose 2014 Supplemental report was filed 30 days late.
Facts:
In connection with his request that the Board waive the late fee assessed for the late filing of the report, states that his CPA, Philip Rebowe, contacted the IT Department to set up his reports electronically. Mr. Rebowe was advised that the office was in the process of a software conversion and to fax the reports instead. Mr. Rebowe faxed the 2014 supplemental report on February 11, 2015 before the deadline.


Comments:
ELECTION: April 1, 2006
TYPE OF REPORT: 2014 Supplemental

DAYS LATE: 30

ASSESSED FEE: $240

REPORT DUE: February 18, 2015

REPORT FILED: March 20, 2015

ACTIVITY REPORTED: $32,255.16 in Receipts, $22,058.45 in Disbursements, $18,909.79 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 based on future compliance.
Assigned Attorney: Jennifer Land
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2015-743 - Waiver Request