| Advisory opinion request as to whether Camille A. "Cam" Morvant, II, the District Attorney for the Parish of Lafourche, may use campaign funds to pay for attendance, lodging and per diems to attend local and out of state continuing legal education seminars. |
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Camille A. "Cam" Morvant, II, the District Attorney for the Parish of Lafourche, would like to use campaign funds to pay for attendance, lodging and per diems to attend local and out of state continuing legal education seminars. Mr. Morvant is over the age of 65, and therefore is exempt from attendance under the guidelines of the Louisiana State Bar Association. As District Attorney, Mr. Morvant still tries criminal cases, makes all decisions on major prosecutions in Lafourche Parish, and handles all civil matters in Lafourche Parish Government and all other political subdivisions in the parish. In light of his professional responsibilities, Mr. Morvant feels it necessary to keep up with the latest legal information.
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La. R.S.18:1505.2I provides that campaign funds may not be used for any personal use unrelated to the candidate's campaign or his holding of public office. This Subsection also provides that excess funds may be used for a future campaign; returned to contributors on a pro-rata basis; given as charitable contributions as provided in 26 USC 170(c) or contributions to 501(c)(3) organizations; or in support of or opposition to a proposition, political party or candidate.
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Adopt the proposed advisory opinion.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Jennifer Land |
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