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Docket No. 17-114
 
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RE:
Request that the Board reconsider waiving the $500 campaign finance late fee assessed against the Jefferson Chamber PAC, Inc., a political action committee, its committee's chairperson, Michael Palamone, and treasurer, Philip W. Rebowe, whose 40-G monthly report was filed 7 days late.
Facts:
Philip W. Rebowe, Treasurer of the Jefferson Chamber PAC, states there was no activity to report in the 40 -G report. Therefore, he states he did not believe a report needed to be filed. Mr. Rebowe feels a late fee of $500 is excessive, especially in light of the fact there was no activity between the Special Report filed on April 19, 2017 and the 40-G Report, which was due April 29, 2017. He also states that they have timely filed all reports in the past and will continue to do so.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 40-G
DAYS LATE: 7
ASSESSED FEE: $1,400
REPORT DUE: June 8, 2017
REPORT FILED: June 15, 2017
ACTIVITY REPORTED: $-0 in Receipts, $1,000 in Disbursements and $27,461.11 Funds on Hand at Close of Reporting Period

OTHER LATE FILINGS: None

Law:
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.
Recommendations:
Reaffirm the Board's prior decision to suspend all but $500 based on future compliance. The late fee must be paid within 30 days or the suspended portion becomes due and owing.
Assigned Attorney: Jennifer Land
 
 
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2017-114- Reconsideration Request Philip W. Rebowe