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Docket No. 15-1210
 
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RE:
Request that the Board waive the $2,000 campaign finance late fee assessed against Kent Denapolis, a candidate for Kenner City Council, District 5 in the April 5, 2014 Election, whose 2013 Annual campaign finance disclosure report was filed 367 days late.
Facts:
In connection with her request that the Board waive the late fee assessed for the late filing of the report, Anthony Ligi, Jr. who represents Kent Denapolis, states that Mr. Denapolis timely filed his 30-P report for the April 5, 2014 election on March 5, 2014. Mr. Denapolis was notified that contributions totaling $4,105.97 reported on the 30-P report should have been included on a 2013 Annual Report which was due February 18, 2014. Mr. Denapolis amended his 30-P report removing the contributions totaling $4,105.97 and filed a 2013 Annual Report which included those contributions.
Comments:
ELECTION: April 5, 2014
TYPE OF REPORT: 2013 Annual
DAYS LATE: 367
ASSESSED FEE: $2,000
REPORT DUE: February 18, 2014
REPORT FILED: February 20, 2015
ACTIVITY REPORTED: $4,105.97 in Receipts, $0 in Disbursements, and $4,105.97 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 $300 based on future compliance.
Assigned Attorney: Jennifer Land
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
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2015-1210 - Waiver Request