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Docket No. 15-1099
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Chad David Danos, a member of the Louisiana Horticulture Commission, regarding a $300 late fee assessed for filing his 2013 Tier 3 Annual PFD 6 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Danos states that he failed to remember the deadline to file his disclosure statement. Mr. Danos also states that it would be helpful for the Board to provide a reminder of the filing deadline.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2013 Tier 3 Annual PFD Report

ORIGINAL DUE DATE: May 15, 2014


DATE NOD RECEIVED: February 13, 2015 [personally signed green card]
DATE REPORT FILED: February 19, 2015
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 6 days
DAYS LATE FROM DUE DATE: 280


ASSESSED LATE FEE: $300

OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR LATE FEES SUSPENDED/WAIVED: None

He has been filing since 2010.

Law:
La. R.S. 42:1124.3 requires persons holding a public office who represent a voting district having a population of less than 5,000 and each member of the governing authority or management board of a charter school created pursuant to Chapter 42 of Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 to file a financial disclosure statement 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:
Decline to waive.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2015-1099 - Waiver Request