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Docket No. 11-1654
 
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RE:
Request that the Board waive the $780 late fee assessed against Larry P. Jones, a candidate for Sheriff of Lincoln Parish in the October 22, 2011 election, whose 30-P campaign finance disclosure report was filed 13 days late.
Facts:
In connection with his request for a waiver of the $780 late fee assessed for the late filing of a 30-P campaign finance report, Larry P. Jones states that he did not incur expenses exceeding the amount of his assessed late fee in connection with his campaign. He further states that he is a first time candidate and was unaware of his requirement to file a report. Mr. Jones is a district level candidate. He was an unsuccessful candidate.

Comments:
ELECTION: October 22, 2011
TYPE OF REPORT: 30-P
DAYS LATE: 13
ASSESSED FEE: $780
REPORT DUE: September 22, 2011
REPORT FILED: October 5, 2011
ACTIVITY REPORTED:
$200 in expenditures $200 in contributions
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 pursuant to the waiver guidelines.

Assigned Attorney: Kathleen Allen
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2011-1654- Waiver Request