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Docket No. 12-1716
 
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RE:
Request that the Board waive the $300 late fee assessed against Linedda McIver for failure to timely a lobbyist expenditure report.
Facts:
Ms. McIver filed her lobbyist expenditure report that was due by August 27, 2012, six days late on September 2, 2012. She was assessed a late fee of $300. Ms. McIver states that due to Hurricane Isaac, she was rushed to evacuate three elderly relatives. She was unable to file due to the electricity being out.
Comments:
REPORT: Legislative
REPORT DUE: August 27, 2012

REPORT FILED: September 2, 2012

DAYS LATE: 6

FEE ASSESSED: $300

ACTIVITY REPORTED: $0

OTHER LATE FILINGS: None

Law:
La R.S. 24:58D(1) states that any person required to register and who fails to timely register and any person who fails to timely file any report required by this Part shall be assessed, pursuant to R.S. 42:1157, a late fee of fifty dollars per day.
Recommendations:
Suspend late fee based on future compliance.

Assigned Attorney: Mike Dupree
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2012-1716- Linedda McIver-waiver Request