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Docket No. 15-931
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Christopher Todd Vidrine, Health Care Commission, regarding a $350 late fee assessed for filing his Amended 2013 Tier 2.1 Annual PFD 7 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Vidrine states that he was out of town when his wife, Angel Vidrine, signed for the NOD. Mr. Vidrine requests that the fine be waived due to the extenuating circumstance.

Mr. Vidrine received the NOD-Amend for failing to disclose his income from the LSU Health Sciences Center by exact dollar figure.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2013 Tier 2.1 Annual PFD Report - Amendment
ORIGINAL DUE DATE: May 15, 2014


DATE NOD RECEIVED: March 4, 2015 [Angel Vidrine signed green card]

DATE REPORT FILED: March 20, 2015
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 7 days

DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 309


ASSESSED LATE FEE: $350
OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR LATE FEES SUSPENDED/WAIVED: None
Law:
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.
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.

Recommendations:
Suspend all based on future compliance with the reporting requirements under the Code of Ethics.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2015-931 - Waiver Request