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Docket No. 20-117
 
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RE:
Request to waive the $1,400 late fee assessed against Justin Richards for filing his 2020 lobbying registration 28 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Richards states that he was not engaged as a lobbyist nor did he make any expenditures in the State of Louisiana during the month of January 2020.
Comments:
REPORT: 2020 Lobbying Registration


REPORT DUE: January 6, 2020

REPORT FILED: February 3, 2020

DAYS LATE: 28 DAYS LATE

FEE ASSESSED: $1,400

ACTIVITY REPORTED: $0.00

OTHER LATE FILINGS: None

REGISTERED BRANCH: Executive

LOBBYING SINCE: 2009

Law:
R.S. 49:74A provides that "[e]ach lobbyist shall register with the ethics 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 employment as a lobbyist or not later than five days after the first action requiring his registration as a lobbyist, whichever occurs first."
Recommendations:
Waive the late fee.
Assigned Attorney: Kathleen Allen
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2020-117 - Waiver Request Justin Alexander Richards