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Docket No. 12-353
 
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RE:
Request that the Board waive the $280, campaign finance late fee assessed against Nathaniel "Nat" Jones, a candidate for St. James Parish Council, in the October 22, 2011 election, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 7 days late.
Facts:
In connection with his request for a waiver of the $280 late fee assessed for the late filing of a 10-G campaign finance report, Nathaniel "Nat" Jones states that his report was mailed and postmarked on November 6, 2011. He further states that he does not understand why his mail was delivered late. Mr. Jones is an any other level candidate. This is his 4th campaign. He was an unsuccessful candidate.

A review of the envelope in which the 10-G campaign finance report was mailed, shows a postmarked date of November 16, 2011.

Comments:
ELECTION: October 22, 2011
TYPE OF REPORT: 10-G
DAYS LATE: 7
ASSESSED FEE: $280
REPORT DUE: November 9, 2011

REPORT FILED: November 16, 2011
ACTIVITY REPORTED:
$3,700 in receipts, $3,699.99 in disbursements, and $.01 in funds on hand
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:
Decline to waive.
Assigned Attorney: Aneatra Boykin
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2012-353- Waiver Request