| Request that the Board waive the $660 and $600 for a total of $1,260 campaign finance late fees assessed against James Keith Bates, an unsuccessful candidate for Sheriff, Bienville Parish, in the October 12, 2019, election, whose 30-P and 10-G campaign finance disclosure reports were filed 11 and 16 days late, respectively. |
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James Keith Bates requests a waiver and states the following:
Unfortunately, his reports were filed late due to medical issues which stemmed from having COVID, while in his doctor's care. He has always mailed his reports, but he had to have assistance with the matter due to the reports being e-filed and a lack of computer knowledge. Mr. Bates would like to ask that you reconsider your decision and waive these fees.
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ELECTION: October12, 2019
TYPES OF REPORT: 30-P & 10-G
DAYS LATE: 11 & 16
ASSESSED FEE: $660 & $600
REPORTS DUE: September 12, 2019 & November 06, 2019
REPORTS FILED: September 23, 2019 & November 22, 2019
ACTIVITY REPORT: 30-P: $1,410 Receipts; $450 Expenditures; $960 Funds on Hand at the Close of Reporting Period.
10-G: $-0 in Receipts; $-0 in Expenditures; $-0 Funds at Close of Reporting Period
OTHER LATE FILINGS: TWO(2) - PAID
10/04/2003 Election: 30-P (2 days late) - $120
10/24/2015 Election: 30-P (6 days late) - $360
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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 for each day until such report is filed.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Charles Reeves |
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