The Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission has issued
a final adjudication in the following matters under
The Lobbying Disclosure Law
HARRISBURG, PA –
Order No. 164-SL
Green Standard
Registered Principal
Cambria County, PA
ORDER SUMMARY:
1. Green Standard, in its capacity as a principal registered with the Pennsylvania Department of State ("Department of State") under principal registration number "P68977," violated Section 13A05 of Pennsylvania's lobbying disclosure law ("Lobbying Disclosure Law"), 65 Pa.C.S. § 13A05, when it failed to timely file with the Department of State either a quarterly expense report or statement of failure to meet the reporting threshold for the fourth quarter of 2022.
2. The violations of the Lobbying Disclosure Law outlined in paragraph 1 immediately above are deemed to be negligent in nature.
3. Pursuant to Section 13A09(c) of the Lobbying Disclosure Law, 65 Pa.C.S. § 13A09(c), this Commission hereby levies one administrative penalty against Green Standard, in the total amount of $10,700.00, calculated as follows: $50 per day for the first ten days its third quarter 2022 expense report or statement of failure to meet the reporting threshold was delinquent, plus $100.00 per day for the next ten days its third quarter 2022 expense report or statement of failure to meet the reporting threshold was delinquent, plus $200 per day for the remaining 86 days its third quarter 2022 expense report or statement of failure to meet the reporting threshold was delinquent (10 days x $50.00 + 10 days x $100.00 + 86 x $200.00 = $10,700.00).
4. Green Standard, is ordered to pay the aforesaid administrative penalty in the total amount of $10,700.00 by way of certified check or money order in the amount of $10,700.00 payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and forwarded to the Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission by no later than the thirtieth (30th) day after the mailing date of this Order.
5. Noncompliance with Paragraph 4 of this Order will result in the Commission initiating appropriate enforcement action(s).
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