| Waiver request submitted by J. Jerome Smith DDS, State Board of Dentistry, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2013 tier 2.1 Annual PFD 202 days late. |
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Dr. Smith states that former employee, Darlene Ritchey, assisted him in completing and filing his disclosure statements; however, she no longer works for him. Ms. Ritchey signed for the Notice of Delinquency. He states that he was not aware it was received, of the filing deadlines, or of his responsibility to file the report. Dr. Smith requests that the late fee be waived or reduced. He states that he fully intends to comply with all requirements in the future.
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TYPE OF REPORT: 2013 Tier 2.1 Annual PFD Report
ORIGINAL DUE DATE: May 15, 2014
DATE NOD RECEIVED: February 2, 2015 (Darlene Ritchey signed green card)
DATE REPORT FILED: September 1, 2015
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 202 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 475 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,500
OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR LATE FEES SUSPENDED/WAIVED: None
He has filed three reports with the Board.
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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.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Tracy Barker |
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