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Docket No. 17-594
 
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RE:
Request to waive the $400 late fee assessed against Kathy Chittom for the late filing of the February 2017 Lobbying Expenditure Report.
Facts:
In December of 2016 and February of 2017, Miss Chittom underwent surgery to remove her legs. Until March 29, 2017, she was in the skilled nursing facility at the Baton Rouge General.

Comments:
REPORT: February 2017 Lobbying Expenditure Report

REPORT DUE: March 27, 2017

REPORT FILED: April 4, 2017

DAYS LATE: 8 DAYS

FEE ASSESSED: $700

ACTIVITY REPORTED: $0.00

OTHER LATE FILINGS: 2014 - Feb ER- $50- PAID

REGISTERED BRANCH: 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Rule 1205B provides that a late fee shall be rescinded if the person did not file the report because of a serious medical condition that occurred on the due date for the report, or during the 14 days prior to the due date for the report.

Recommendations:
Rescind the late fee based on Rule 1205B.

Assigned Attorney: Kathleen Allen
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2017-594 Waiver Request