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Docket No. 16-916
 
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RE:
Request to waive the $50 late fee assessed against Dawn Johnson for the late filing of the July 2016 Lobbying Expenditure Report.
Facts:
Ms. Johnson is requesting a waiver of her penalty for the delay in filing the July 2016 expenditure report. Due to the August flooding, she was unable to access her computer or files until one day after the deadline.

Comments:
REPORT: July 2016 Lobbying Expenditure Report

REPORT DUE: August 25, 2016

REPORT FILED: August 26, 2016

DAYS LATE: 1 DAY

FEE ASSESSED: $50

ACTIVITY REPORTED: $0.00

OTHER LATE FILINGS: December 2014 - ER

REGISTERED BRANCH: Legislative

Law:
La R.S. 24:55 provides that registered lobbyist shall file a monthly expenditure report by the 25th day of the subsequent month.

Rule 1205B(3) provides that the late fee shall be rescinded if the following occurred on the due date or during the 14 days prior to the date the report was due: a natural disaster, an act of God, force majeure, a catastrophe, or such other similar occurrence.

Recommendations:
Rescind the late fee.

Assigned Attorney: Kathleen Allen
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2016-916 Waiver Request