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Docket No. 16-182
 
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RE:
Request that the Board waive the $480 campaign finance late fee assessed against Raymond Rouse, a candidate for Catahoula Parish Coroner in the October 24, 2015 election, whose 30-P campaign finance disclosure report was filed 8 days late.
Facts:
In connection with his request that the Board waive the late fee assessed for the late filing of the report, Raymond Rouse states that he sent the report in the timely, but it was sent back with instructions that it was required to be filed electronically. He immediately filed it electronically after receiving the notice.
Comments:
ELECTION: October 24, 2015
TYPES OF REPORT: 30-P
DAYS LATE: 11
ASSESSED FEE: $480
REPORTS DUE: September 24, 2015
REPORTS FILED: October 2, 2015
ACTIVITY REPORTED: 30-P: $0 activity


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 $120 based on future compliance. The late fee must be paid within 30 days or the full amount becomes due and owing.




Assigned Attorney: Jennifer Land
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2016-182 - Waiver Request