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Docket No. 11-1600
 
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RE:
Request that the Board waive the $600 campaign finance late fee assessed against Peter J. Aranyosi, a candidate for Sheriff of Livingston Parish in the October 22, 2011 election, whose 30-P campaign finance disclosure report was filed 14 days late.
Facts:
In connection with his request for a waiver of the $600 late fee assessed for the late filing of a 30-P campaign finance disclosure report, Peter J. Aranyosi states that he did not incur any expenditures or received any contributions, with regard to his campaign. Mr. Aranyosi is a district level candidate. This is his first election. He was an unsuccessful candidate.

Comments:
ELECTION: October 22, 2011
TYPE OF REPORT: 30-P
DAYS LATE: 14
ASSESSED FEE: $600
REPORT DUE: September 22, 2011
REPORT FILED: October 6, 2011
ACTIVITY REPORTED: $0 activity
OTHER LATE FILINGS: None

Law:
18:1505.4.A(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.42:1157 for each day until such report is filed.

Recommendations:
Suspend all but $200 based on future compliance in accordance with the waiver guidelines.

Assigned Attorney: Kathleen Allen
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2011-1600- Waiver Request