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Docket No. 13-1158
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by David Barnes, Jr., member of the LA aquatic Chelonian Research and Promotion Board, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2010 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 433 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Barnes states that he did send in the amendment timely, but that it was never acknowledged by the Board, but that he did not know that until he received a "second notice" in March 2013. Mr. Barnes failed to disclose his wife's salary from Grambling, which is public record. He did disclose her employment, but did not know her income was required.

Mr. Barnes served without compensation and he is no longer a member of the board.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2010 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
DATE NOD RECEIVED: December 7, 2011
DATE REPORT FILED: March 6, 2013
DAYS LATE: 433 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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2013-1158- Waiver Request