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Docket No. 11-1589
 
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RE:
Request that the Board waive the $1,400 late fee assessed against LA Propane Gas Association PAC, a political committee whose 30-P campaign finance disclosure report was filed 7 days late.
Facts:
In connection with her request for a waiver of the $1,400 late fee assessed for the late filing of a 30-P campaign finance report, Lori M. Berteau, on behalf of LA Propane Gas Association PAC states that upon her return from maternity leave, she received notice from the Campaign Finance division regarding the committee's requirement to file a 30-P campaign finance disclosure report. She maintains that the committee normally files Annual reports; however, she was unaware that a 30-P report was required in connection with an election year.

Comments:
ELECTION: October 22, 2011
TYPE OF REPORT: 30-P
DAYS LATE: 7
ASSESSED FEE: $1,400
REPORT DUE: September 22, 2011
REPORT FILED: September 29, 2011
ACTIVITY REPORTED:
$.47 in receipts $100 in disbursements and $10,964.39 in funds on hand
OTHER LATE FILINGS: none

Law:
18:1505.4A(1) Any candidate, the treasurer or chairman of a political committee, or any other person required to file any reports under this Chapter, who knowingly fails to file or who knowingly fails to timely file any such reports as are required by this Chapter may be assessed a civil penalty as provided in R.S. 42:11457 for each day until such report is filed.

Recommendations:
Decline to waive.

Assigned Attorney: Kathleen Allen
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2011-1589- Waiver Request