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Docket No. 13-962
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Thaddeus Pellegrin, Jr., a former member of the South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2010 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 342 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Pellegrin states that he started to feel bad during 2010. At the end of 2010 and beginning of 2011, he was diagnosed with chronic inflammatory demyclinating polyneuropathy, a disease that attacks the nervous system. Mr. Pellegrin remained under a doctors care through 2012. Prior to officially resigning from the board, Mr. Pellegrin ceased going to meetings due to his illness. Medical documentation has been submitted.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2010 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
DATE NOD RECEIVED: February 29, 2012
DATE REPORT FILED: February 25, 2013
DAYS LATE: 342 days

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,500
OTHER LATE FILINGS: No

Law:
La. R.S. 42:1124.4 of the Code provides that upon discovery of the failure to file, failure to timely file, omission of information or inaccurate information, the Board shall notify the filer by sending him a notice of delinquency by certified mail. The notice of delinquency shall inform the person that the financial statement must be filed, or that the information must be disclosed or accurately disclosed, or that a written answer contesting the allegation of such failure, omission, or inaccuracy must be filed no later than seven (7) business days after receipt of the notice of delinquency.
La. R.S. 42:1124.2.1 requires financial disclosure for each member and designee of a board or commission which has the authority to expend, disburse or invest $10,000 or more of funds in a fiscal year on or before May 15th of each year during which the person holds office and the year following termination of the holding of such office.

Recommendations:
Waive the late fee.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
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2013-962- Waiver Request