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Docket No. 19-1213
 
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RE:
Request to waive the $150 late fee assessed against Marcy Copeland for the late filing of the September 2019 Lobbying Expenditure Report.
Facts:
Kevin Rooney, on behalf of Marcy Copeland, is requesting a waiver due to the passing of her father, Dwight Mitchell Copeland, on October 13, 2019. He states that Ms. Copeland was out of the office for several days and unable to assist with the filing of her expenditure report.

Comments:
REPORT: September 2019 Lobbying Expenditure Report

REPORT DUE: October 25, 2019

REPORT FILED: October 28, 2019

DAYS LATE: 3 DAYS

FEE ASSESSED: $150

ACTIVITY REPORTED: $0.00

OTHER LATE FILINGS: 1) 2017 REG - $150- Paid

REGISTERED BRANCHES: Exec

LOBBYING SINCE: 2017

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 provides that if a person did not timely file a report due to the death of an immediate family member on or 14 days prior to the reporting deadline, the late fee shall be rescinded.




Recommendations:
Based on the documentation provided, rescind the late fee.
Assigned Attorney: Kathleen Allen
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2019-1213 Waiver Request