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Docket No. 15-1359
 
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RE:
Request that the board waive the $420 campaign finance late fee assessed against John P. Rogers, a candidate for Sheriff, Lafayette Parish in the October 24, 2015 election, whose 10-G 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, John P. Rogers states that he ran a grassroots campaign and had no help filing his reports. He stated that he was not aware that following his loss in the primary election that he would be required to file another report. He states that he immediately contacted the Board and filed the report when he received notice that the report was late.
Comments:
ELECTION: October 24, 2015
TYPE OF REPORT: 10-G

DAYS LATE: 7


ASSESSED FEE: $420

REPORT DUE: November 12, 2015

REPORT FILED: November 19, 2015

ACTIVITY REPORTED: $0 in Receipts, $0 in Disbursements, and $735.50 funds on hand

OTHER LATE FILINGS: 1

30-P for the October 24, 2015 election - $60 (Waived)


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.
Recommendations:
Suspend all based on future compliance.
Assigned Attorney: Jennifer Land
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2015-1359 - Waiver Request