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Docket No. 18-273
 
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RE:
Request to waive the $750 late fee assessed against John Kay, Jr. for filing his 2018 lobbying registration 15 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Kay states he was traveling internationally in December 2017 when the reminder to re-register was emailed, followed by business travel at the beginning of 2018 that prevented him from returning to regular work in Louisiana until the second week of January. Mr. Kay has included documentation detailing his international and business travel in December and January. Mr. Kay is requesting a full waiver or reduction of the fine assessed. Mr. Kay states this is his first offense, and has taken appropriate steps to ensure that his registration will not unintentionally lapse again.

Comments:
REPORT: Late Payment for 2018 Lobbying Registration

REPORT DUE: February 1, 2018

REPORT FILED: February 16, 2018

DAYS LATE: 15 DAYS LATE

FEE ASSESSED: $750

ACTIVITY REPORTED: $0.00

OTHER LATE FILINGS: Jan 2017 $100 - Paid, June 2016 $50 - Paid

REGISTERED BRANCH: Legislative

Law:
R.S. 24:53 requires a lobbyist to register with the Board as soon as possible after employment as a lobbyist or after the first action requiring his registration as a lobbyist, whichever occurs first, and in any event, not later than five days after such events.



Recommendations:
Decline to waive.

Assigned Attorney: Kathleen Allen
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2018-273 Waiver Request