| Request that the Board waive the $1,000 campaign finance late fee assessed against Ray Morrison, a candidate for Vernon Parish Council, District 2 in the October 24, 2015 election, whose 40-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 86 days late. |
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In connection with his request that the Board waive the late fee assessed for the late filing of the report, Ray Morrison states that he did not understand that he had to file the 40-G report because he had no activity to report.
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ELECTION: October 24, 2015
TYPES OF REPORT: 40-G
DAYS LATE: 86
ASSESSED FEE: $1,000
REPORTS DUE: January 4, 2016
REPORTS FILED: March 30, 2016
ACTIVITY REPORTED: $0 in Receipts, $0 in Disbursements and $0 Funds on Hand at Close of Reporting Period
OTHER LATE FILINGS: None
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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.
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Suspend all but $100 based on future compliance. The late fee must be paid within 30 days or the suspended portion becomes due and owing.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Jennifer Land |
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