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Docket No. 18-1013
 
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RE:
Request to waive the $500 late fee assessed against Matthew Pistorio for failure to timely file a Supplemental Registration Report.
Facts:
Mr. Pistorio states that, on July 18, 2018, he informed his filing representative that he was no longer required to be a registered lobbyist in Louisiana. He states that, in error, his representative indicated on the June report that it was a supplemental report terminating his status as a lobbyist. Mr. Pistorio states this is his first error in filing reports.

Comments:
REPORT: Supplemental Registration Report

REPORT DUE: July 9, 2018

REPORT FILED: July 19, 2018

DAYS LATE: 10 DAYS LATE

FEE ASSESSED: $500

ACTIVITY REPORTED: $0.00

OTHER LATE FILINGS: None

REGISTERED BRANCH: Local - Terminated Local branch as of 7/19/18

LOBBYING SINCE: 2017

Law:
33:9668D(1) Any person required to register and who fails to timely register and any person who fails to timely file any report required by this Chapter shall be assessed, pursuant to R.S. 42:1157, a late fee of fifty dollars.

33:9664D(1) Within ten days of termination of a registrant's employment or representation of any person, the registrant shall file a supplemental registration with the ethics board acknowledging the termination of his/her employment or representation.

Recommendations:
Waive the late fee.

Assigned Attorney: Kathleen Allen
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2018-1013 Waiver Request