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Request that the Board waive the $600 campaign finance late fee assessed against Philip Mason, Jr., a candidate for West Baton Rouge Parish President in the October 22, 2011 election, whose 30-P campaign finance disclosure report was filed 11 days late. |
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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, Philip Mason, Jr. states that he is a first time candidate who was unfamiliar with the filing requirements. Mr. Mason is a district level candidate. He was an unsuccessful candidate.
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TYPE OF REPORT: 30-P
DAYS LATE: 11
ASSESSED FEE: $600
REPORT DUE: September 22, 2011
REPORT FILED: October 3, 2011
ACTIVITY REPORTED: $0 activity
OTHER LATE FILINGS: None
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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.
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Since this is his first late filing and he reported $0 activity, suspend the $600 late fee to $200, based on future compliance.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Aneatra Boykin |
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