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Docket No. 13-1150
 
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RE:
Waiver request submited by Blake Pitre, member of the LA Board of Pharmacy, regarding a $700 late fee assessed for filing his 2011 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 14 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Pitre states he mailed his report in April and received the notice of delinquency in May. He states that he called several times to confirm receipt but was told to keep calling back because volume of calls too high and the forms received had not been processed.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2011 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
DATE NOD RECEIVED: May 10, 2013
DATE REPORT FILED: June 4, 2013
DAYS LATE: 14 days

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $700
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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2013-1151- Waiver Request