Meetings
 
Agenda Item
Docket No. 12-541
 
Print
RE:
Appearance in connection with a request that the Board waive the $1,260 and $60 campaign finance late fees assessed against Herman Ray Love, a candidate for Sheriff of Sabine Parish, in the October 22, 2011 election, whose 30-P and 10-P campaign finance disclosure reports were filed 21 and 1 day(s) late.
Facts:
In connection with his request for a waiver of the $1,260 and $60 late fees assessed for the late filings of a 30-P and 10-P campaign finance reports, Herman Ray Love states that he experienced kidney stones from July 7, 2011 through October 1, 2011. He maintains that he had several instances of kidney stones and was hospitalized in Alexandria, LA for a week, released, hospitalized again, released and hospitalized again. Mr. Love states that he will obtain medical reports of his treatment and submit them upon receipt. Mr. Love is a district level candidate. This is his fourth campaign. He was an unsuccessful candidate. Staff has requested medical documentation, which if received will be presented to the Board at the meeting.

Comments:
ELECTION: October 22, 2011
TYPE OF REPORTS: 30-P and 10-P
DAYS LATE: 21 and 1
ASSESSED FEES: $1,260 and $60
REPORTS DUE: September 22, 2011 and October 12, 2011
REPORTS FILED: October 13, 2012
ACTIVITY REPORTED:
30-P: $2,722.60 in receipts, $2,275.60 in disbursements, and $65.50 in funds on hand
10-P: $50 in receipts, $0 in disbursements, and $115.50 in funds on hand
OTHER LATE FILINGS:
A 10-G campaign finance report filed 133 days late, in connection with the October 22, 2011 election. The late fee assessed for the late filing of the report has not been paid.


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:
Rescind the fee for the late filing of the 30-P report and decline to waive for the late filing of the 10-P.
Assigned Attorney: Aneatra Boykin
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2012-541- Waiver Request
2012-541- Herman Ray Love-request for medical documentation
2012-541- Herman Love-medical documentation