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Docket No. 16-943
 
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RE:
Request to waive the $200 late fee assessed against Marilyn Robertson for the late filing of the July 2016 Lobbying Expenditure Report.
Facts:
Mrs. Robertson is requesting a waiver of her penalty for the delay in filing her July expenditure report. Due to the August flood, her organization was busy setting up seven community meetings in Baton Rouge, while assisting members, staff and their families with gutting, cleaning, etc. Her organization also set up a fund for donations nationwide. The flood was their utmost concern at the time.

Comments:
REPORT: July 2016 Lobbying Expenditure Report

REPORT DUE: August 25, 2016

REPORT FILED: August 29, 2016

DAYS LATE: 4 DAYS

FEE ASSESSED: $200

ACTIVITY REPORTED: $0.00

OTHER LATE FILINGS: January 2009 - ER - $300 - Waived

REGISTERED BRANCHES: Legislative and Executive

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Rule 1205B(3) provides that the late fee shall be rescinded if the following occurred on the due date or during the 14 days prior to the date the report was due: a natural disaster, an act of God, force majeure, a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:
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2016-943 Waiver Request