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Docket No. 15-1135
 
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RE:
Request that the Board waive the $420 campaign finance late fee assessed against James Ross, a candidate for 4th Judicial District Court Judge in the November 4, 2014 Election, whose EDE-P 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, James Ross states that he had planned to file the EDE-P timely, but it was a complete oversight. He states that he filed the report immediately upon receiving the notice of delinquency.
Comments:
ELECTION: November 4, 2014
TYPE OF REPORT: EDE-P
DAYS LATE: 7
ASSESSED FEE: $420
REPORT DUE: November 14, 2014
REPORT FILED: November 21, 2014
ACTIVITY REPORTED: $410 for radio advertising
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 $200 based on future compliance.
Assigned Attorney: Jennifer Land
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2015-1135 - Waiver Request