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Docket No. 18-1014
 
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RE:
Request to waive the $100 late fee assessed against PM Woods for the late filing of the March 2018 Lobbying Expenditure Report.
Facts:
Mr. Woods states that he suffers from diabetes, back problems and bell's palsy, and that his doctor administered an epidural on April 24, 2018. Mr. Woods states that he forgot to finalize his March expenditure report by April 25, 2018. He states that he has now marked his calendar with a reminder for the 1st of each month.


Comments:
REPORT: March 2018 Lobbying Expenditure Report

REPORT DUE: April 25, 2018

REPORT FILED: April 27, 2018

DAYS LATE: 2 DAYS

FEE ASSESSED: $100

ACTIVITY REPORTED: $0.00

OTHER LATE FILINGS: Six - 1) Jan 2014 - $100- Paid; 2) April 2013 - $300 - (2013-1250 Declined to waive) Paid; 3) Aug 2012 - $200 - Paid; 4) April 2011 - $100 - Paid; 5) April 2010 - $50 (2010-602) - Paid; and, 6) April 2009 - $100 (2009-813) - Waived

REGISTERED BRANCHES: Leg/Exec

LOBBYING SINCE: 2009

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 allows the Board to rescind a late fee assessed because of a serious medical condition which prevented the filer from timely filing the report.




Recommendations:
Rescind the late fee based on Rule 1205B.
Assigned Attorney: Kathleen Allen
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
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2018-1014 Waiver Request (2)